Every year, the colorful murals of Montreal get a complete makeover.

Montreal's giant farmer's market is a foodie's best friend, especially in the winter months.

A grand Gothic Revival basilica with stained glass depictions of Montreal's religious history has only one soul resting in its crypt.

This 1967 experiment in modular architecture was designed to be a new model for urban living.

Designed by Buckminster Fuller, this relic of the 67 Expo survived fire and ice.

A museum of carnival attractions where you are invited to ride the rides.

This charming cobbled backstreet is the most Instagramable street in Paris, much to the residents' annoyance.

Paris' linguistic guide to the international language of, yes, love.

Gaze upon chocolate sculptures depicting everything from chariot races to Gaudí's famous church at this shrine to sweets.

One of Antoni Gaudí's most classic buildings is well-known for its "dragon-back" design.

A magnificent, Disneyesque chateau built for 150 lucky kindergarteners.

A uniquely authentic display of traditional Russian culture.

This Russian religious complex is a Frankenstein's chapel that includes influence from almost all the major faiths.

This museum housed in a former brothel explores the past and present of sex work in Amsterdam.

This impressive collection of rare books on ancient mysticism inspired author Dan Brown.

This cheese shop also houses a museum devoted to Dutch dairy.

The history and future of cannabis.

Museum preserving torture methods from the past.

The world's only museum devoted to the wonders of fluorescence.

This hidden Art Nouveau courtyard is an opulent feast for the eyes.

Dark, eerie exhibits make for a surreal exploration of the subconscious.

Once frequented by heavyweights of the Russian arts scene, this café is stuck in the 1800s.

This newly renovated Soviet-era outdoor exhibition center is bigger than the principality of Monaco.

One of the last examples of Soviet architectural propaganda has a few technological tricks up its sleeve.