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

Affectionately known as "Lord Bot," this historic statue has a cult social media following and rightly claims to be “the most metal inhabitant of the Wren Yard.”

The site of one of the strangest disasters in history—a wave of deadly molasses traveling at 35 mph.

This small museum gives visitors a chance to soak up the history of the "sponge capital of the world."

A hidden passageway now marks the site of an assassination attempt on Ronald Reagan that some say broke a 140-year-old curse.

This vineyard was the site of the infamous Charge of the Light Brigade.

Scattered throughout London are ancient remnants of the city's former bounding wall.

An historic and oft-filmed spot for musclebound iron pumpers on the Pacific coast.

Thousands of coffin-like pillars make up this controversial Holocaust memorial.

Go inside to really appreciate this 500-year-old technological masterpiece.

The oldest cemetery in New Orleans, resting peacefully for over 200 years now.

The once highest point in China blends symbolic design with a kick of adrenaline.

This psychedelic tourist trap is a leisurely descent into madness.

This former charity hospital for elderly clergy houses some of Seville’s most treasured paintings.

Every day a troupe of pampered water fowl walk the red carpet to their favorite fountain.

Twelve grave-faced marble angels guard the emperor's tomb at Les Invalides.

Visitors dating back to the 1600s carved their marks in the stones of the iconic tower.

A surrealist timepiece by the artist of melting clocks.

These boots are made for selfies.

An abandoned quarrying village turned commune is now a hub for learning the Welsh language.

The watery entrance for condemned prisoners heading to the Tower of London is still visible along the Thames.

This London pub hides a peculiar secret: a recreation of the rooms shared at 221b Baker Street by Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson.

Few other hotels can rival the grandeur of the Castle in the Rockies.

At 207 feet, one of the world's longest continuous escalators.