In Florence's great Duomo, a 26 foot fresco honors a mercenary famous for attacking Florence.

A slightly creepy gallery of plaster cast models in the same museum as Michelangelo's David.

This strange bovine gargoyle is said to have been put in as a passive aggressive form of revenge.

The middle finger of modernity.

The facade of this bank has changed little over the centuries, including its unique welcome sign.

Cat art as far as the eye can see.

A collection of biblical memorabilia.

This cheese shop also houses a museum devoted to Dutch dairy.

Tucked in the back of a flower shop, its collection details the fascinating history of the Netherlands's iconic symbol.

George Martin's Caribbean recording studio now rots within the shadow of an active volcano.

The world's first underground farm is in a World War II bomb shelter beneath the streets of London.

This macabre painting of a Shakespearean scene looks like something out of a nightmare.

The fences outside some of South London's estates are made from recycled World War II stretchers.

A historic hill of tall tales, with one rather special tree.

A roadside shrine to a late rock god only remains thanks to the unyielding efforts of his fans.

Tombstones and enigmatic inscriptions hide within a vault beneath a popular London arts venue.

The last four extravagant street signs of London's historic banking street.

One part local history, 99 parts gruesome haunted house.

Kings Cross Station pays tribute to its role in Britain's best-selling book series.

The spectacular history of spectacles on display.

A tiny house showcases the busy life of a local gnome.

This Dutch windmill has its roots in an American invention.

An enormous Polaroid picture adds an artistic flair to Rotterdam.

This gigantic monument hidden in the woods was built to thank the Dutch for sheltering Belgian refugees during World War I.