A larger-than-life house of cards stands outside the house of a former fashion designer.

Before there were doorbells this bronze ear was installed for visitors to announce their arrival.

A Milanese café entirely designed by the American director Wes Anderson.

A space dedicated to contemporary art and culture, co-chaired by fashion icon Miuccia Prada.

Small on the outside, big on the inside, this church is an astonishing act of visual deception.

This giant middle finger statue sends an unambiguous message to Italy's bankers.

A brutalist gem towering over the heart of Milan.

The odd depiction of the Virgin Mary and baby Jesus is rooted in the Catholic Church's eradication of Catharism.

One of the world’s smallest bars, just 13 square feet, is brimming with speakeasy flair.

Just across from the "Last Supper" painting is the famous painter's vineyard, a gift received for creating the masterpiece.

Europe's only Temple of Mithras located in a natural cave.

The beams of the New College, Oxford dining hall come with an amazing story.

This centuries-old pub boasts a collection of more than 4,500 snippets of neckties from around the world.

A rotting air force base is now home to rare birds and scarce plants.

Legend says this public grazing area hasn't been plowed for thousands of years.

The fantastic charm of England's oldest botanical garden has made it a place of writerly inspiration for centuries.

One of Europe's oldest libraries.

Inside this church is an obscure piece of art carved by the famous Alice Liddell.

The beautiful non-repeating pattern honors the Oxford professor who discovered it.

The lantern carried by the infamous Guy Fawkes when he was arrested while attempting to blow the houses of Parliament and the King of England to smithereens

One of Oxford's greatest treasures likely belonged to the legendary King Alfred the Great.

A 26-foot shark sculpture—a statement about bombs—set off a municipal battle royale.

The world's largest prehistoric copper mine had 30,000 animal bones scattered throughout the maze of passageways.

The highest peak in Wales is said to be the final resting place of a giant killed by King Arthur.