A king's pet, a pope's gift, an artist's inspiration, and a tragic shipwreck.

This oddly shaped church resembles a rocket.

One of the smallest bookstores on the planet.

This gem is often wrongly overshadowed by the larger, newer Metropolis church in Athens.

Where commuters walk through remnants of an ancient Greek necropolis.

This small museum once served as a royal hunting pavilion for King Otto Friedrich Ludwig.

The site where hundreds of Greeks were tortured by the Nazi secret police is now a cosmetics store.

A favorite with sightseers, this Norwegian funicular provides easy access to a stunning view of Bergen and its environs.

This 11th-century structure is one of the oldest churches in Romania.

Even drowned in an ocean of toxic waste, the remnants of this Romanian village stand tall.

One of the oldest churches in Romania is believed to have been built on the site of a pagan temple.

A small town Romanian cemetery filled with darkly humorous gravestones.

This statue honors one of Budapest's most beloved literary characters.

One of the biggest Buddhist stupas in Europe, hidden from most locals.

300 years of pharmaceutical history on display.

A Hungarian optometrist's charming collection of Asian art and curiosities.

The remains of an entire Roman city can be explored in this interactive museum.

An otherworldly alpine pasture with its own unique microculture that recalls Middle Earth.

This cutting edge museum details the history of skiing, from its ancient origins to its status as a sport.

Nibble as you learn about Slovenia's longstanding tradition of making beautiful honey cookies.

This former railway facility is the oldest in Slovenia, and now houses a museum showcasing the history of steam locomotives.

An unmistakable facial pareidolia in the Julian Alps also includes a fantastic tale.

Strange rumors surround the artist who created these solemn metal guard dogs.

A relic from the Industrial Revolution got a second life as a contemporary performing arts space.