An ancient Egyptian temple in the middle of Madrid, Spain.

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

Construction of Barcelona's iconic (but controversial) church is expected to be completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.

A memorial to the nearly 10,000 American soldiers laid to rest on the beaches of Normandy during WWII.

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.

At Monet's beloved home you can still see the Japanese bridge, waterlilies, and weeping willows that were the subjects of some of his most iconic paintings.

Museum on French naval history, with magnificent figureheads, a historic diving suit, and a boat used by Napoleon.

Historic medieval fortified city in southwest France.

The famous winding walk at Chartres is surrounded in mystery and myth.

Medieval museum built over Roman baths that features famous tapestries of a lady and a unicorn.

The celebrated eyesore created by starry-eyed sweethearts.

High atop the Eiffel Tower is a small apartment built exclusively to entertain the science elite and make the rest of Paris jealous.

This 1,300 year old monastery built atop a single rock was once only accessible depending on the whims of the tide.