This fortified sand barrier dividing a contested territory is the longest minefield in the world.

A 19th-century architectural masterpiece with ties to Gustave Eiffel.

A tree seems to grow from the ocean floor on this strange strip of sand slowly being overtaken by the sea.

This beach in Senegal marks the westernmost point on the African continent.

This unique religious structure is an architectural gem with arresting ocean views.

This giant statue is the product of a mixture of corruption, Stalinist architecture, and North Korean manpower.

A smoky doorway in Dakar leads to one of the city’s great communal eating experiences.

This tiny, tranquil Senegalese island serves as a powerful symbol of the Atlantic slave trade.

Despite a fraught and controversial history this African island holds a powerful monument to the tragedy of the slave trade.

Fortune tellers, snake charmers, poets, and storytellers all gather on this historic square in Morocco.

An awe-inspiring mosque in Morocco with one of the tallest minarets in the world.

The world's largest ship graveyard is the product of decades of corruption.

Originally used to sell brandy, the bull-shaped billboard became an iconic symbol of Spain.

This city square dates back to the Scottish Enlightenment and was home to some of Scotland's brightest minds.

Overlooked by many, the two famous Scottish warriors guard the main gate of Edinburgh Castle.

The final resting place of soldiers' loyal canine companions.

A remarkable feat of Victorian engineering across the Firth of Forth.

A sweet symbol marks the place where torturous executions were once carried out.

The most loyal of little dogs, or a Victorian era publicity stunt?

A striking glass tribute to two sisters who suffered during Scotland's "Killing Time."

This pyramid is dedicated to all those who suffered martyrdom for civil and religious liberty in Scotland.

The main residence of the Erskine family and the hereditary keeper of the nearby royal Stirling Castle.

This waterfall is one of the most spectacular natural features in the Scottish Lowlands.

Old-fashioned knowledge and modern engineering create the world's only rotating boatlift.