The broken skateboards that became a poignant memorial to a murdered skater.

A statue marks the exact spot where The Boy Who Never Grows Up made his first literary appearance.

The bust of a 15th-century Albanian leader in the middle of London.

This restaurant combines two Finnish traditions in one place: warm-weather relaxation and outdoor carpet-cleaning.

A lovingly curated curio shop in which the taxidermy wear newspaper party hats, and peanut shells are spread across every surface.

One of the oldest structures in Helsinki is this burrow grave that dates back to the Bronze Age.

An abstract monument to a symphonic composer.

This former hospital was once one of the oldest mental health facilities in Europe.

Finland's oldest astronomical observatory once played a crucial role in seafaring and timekeeping.

This insurance company building reminds customers that witches, bears, and gnomes are out there, best be insured.

Architecturally stunning library serves as the hub of Finnish scholarly life and culture.

The tiny, studious rodents greet visitors to the National Archives of Finland.

This irregularly shaped sea fortress has defended not one but three different sovereign states.

This church also serves as a lighthouse complete with a beacon.

Dedicated to the outnumbered Finnish forces who pushed back Soviet forces during the conflict.

This ten-ton fruit sculpture celebrates the Finland homeland.

Hundreds of signs pointing to the birthplaces of current Helsinki residents form stalactites on the ceiling of the cave-like Kamppi metro station.

An alien church provides much needed silence in the midst of a Finland shopping center.

These enormous, stern-faced statues greet visitors with lanterns, and sometimes costumes.

Tucked away behind the mansions of Mayfair, this picturesque garden is a hidden London treasure with a spooky past.

This overlooked street light once served as a KGB dead letter box.

This London plaque marks the spot where David Bowie's famous alien made his debut.

The real clothing store that inspired a fictional spy organization's front.

Bronze sculpture celebrating the relationship between Churchill and Roosevelt.