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Helsinki, Finland

'Roots of the City'

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

Bullet Holes in the National Museum of Finland

The door to the museum holds a unique artifact from the Finnish Civil War.
katielou106 Added by katielou106
Helsinki, Finland

Pohjola Insurance Building

This insurance company building reminds customers that witches, bears, and gnomes are out there, best be insured.
michelle Added by michelle
Verona, Italy

Castelvecchio Museum

This medieval castle was reconstructed by Carlo Scarpa.
RichardXX Added by RichardXX
Verona, Italy

Scaliger Tombs

These elaborate gothic monuments honor Verona's medieval lords.
StepYoshi Added by StepYoshi
Verona, Italy

Sant'Anastasia Basilica

A gorgeous example of 13th-century Gothic architecture.
RichardXX Added by RichardXX
Verona, Italy

Melegatti Bakery Pandoro Sculptures

Atop the former site of a historic bakery sit two stone tributes to Verona's contribution to traditional Italian baking.
Added by elliotdm
Verona, Italy

House of Romeo

Not far from the more famous House of Juliet, visitors will find the supposed residence of her lover.
StepYoshi Added by StepYoshi
London, England

'The Cornerstone'

A quirky statue in Bermondsey made by 100 public participants with goggles, chisels, and mallets.
Lana Velkov Added by Lana Velkov
London, England

Edmond Halley Memorial

It holds a fabulously designed tribute to astronomer Edmond Halley.
Shogachan Added by Shogachan
London, England

The Molehill on The Equestrian Statue of William III

This statue includes the molehill that toppled a king.
AdOYo Added by AdOYo
London, England

Site Where the First V2 Rocket Fell on London

A small stone monument marks the spot on Stavely Road where the first of hundreds of missiles touched down during World War II.
Added by Squat Harry
London, England

'Peter Pan' Gravemarkers

Two tombstones associated with the much-beloved children's story.
SEANETTA Added by SEANETTA
London, England

'The Seven Ages of Man'

A totem pole of heads to represent the different stages of life.
Lana Velkov Added by Lana Velkov
London, England

The Meeting Place

This sculpture encompasses the emotion of rail travel.
Added by chapizzle
London, England

Dog and Pot Sculpture

A recreation of a sign that Charles Dickens used to see on his walk home.
SEANETTA Added by SEANETTA
London, England

The Luck of Edenhall

A legend says that if this elaborately decorated glass breaks, the good fortune of its owner's household will also disappear.
AdOYo Added by AdOYo
London, England

Pamela Colman Smith's Fireplace

Inside a London bookstore, a fireplace that once belonged to the illustrator responsible for a famous set of tarot cards.
SEANETTA Added by SEANETTA
London, England

Britain’s Oldest Door

At almost 1,000 years old, this is the oldest known door in all of Britain.
Added by halroseman
London, England

Alfred the Great Statue

King of the Saxons on top, Roman goddess of wisdom on the bottom.
AdOYo Added by AdOYo
London, England

Floating Coffin of Pinner

One man's attempt to stay one step ahead of the church.
Added by kmkelly
London, England

World Trade Center Artwork

This sculpture, residing in a quiet corner of a London park, honors the victims of 9/11.
Added by christianisgroovy
London, England

Beckton Alp

This toxic spoil heap found a second life as a ski slope, popular film location, and wildlife haven.
mikegtn Added by mikegtn
London, England

Cheapside Plane Tree

What might be the oldest living tree in London has survived fires, bombings, and estate agents.
SEANETTA Added by SEANETTA