The remains of an ancient settlement in one of the oldest archeological sites in South America.

A melancholy jester sits on the grave of a famous 20th-century ballet dancer and choreographer.

A horde of stray cats rule in this secluded Parisian cemetery under a bridge.

The water-powered carriages are long gone, but for over a century this funicular railway has been the fastest route to the highest point in Paris.

Original cabaret handbills, posters, and feline artwork are a purrfect highlight of the Museum of Montmartre.

This medieval cathedral houses stained-glass windows featuring saints and pretzels.

These paved rills bring freshwater into Altstadt and could spell wedding bells for whoever stumbles into the waters.

This Late Gothic building that once housed Erasmus is now known as the filming location of "Suspiria."

A stonemason's hilarious revenge came in the form of this peculiarly positioned gargoyle.

A futuristic rocket marks the spot where three borders meet.

An interactive exhibition space dedicated to the kinetic sculptures of Swiss artist Jean Tinguely.

The most impressive of Basel's three remaining city gates.

An unassuming Swiss institution houses Europe's largest toy museum.

This artistic fountain display pays homage to this area's theatrical history.

This ferry carries passengers across the Rhine propelled by no engine or paddles but by the river's current.

Sitting in the basement of a castle, the largest wine barrel in the world is bigger than most apartments.

It's good luck to be mocked by this monkey.

A thought-provoking outdoor art installation sits in the seat of German law.