A cluster of granite granaries perched on stilts.

The bears of Bern have been a city highlight for over 500 years.

A nearly 500-year-old sculpture depicts a man eating a sack of babies, and no one is sure why.

This stately monument has been wearing a traffic cone hat for decades much to the delight of the locals.

"Respectful to the dead, safe and sanitary to the living, dedicated to the Genius of Memory..."

Overlooked by many, the two famous Scottish warriors guard the main gate of Edinburgh Castle.

The most loyal of little dogs, or a Victorian era publicity stunt?

Thousands of tourists and residents in Cologne affix "love padlocks" on the Hohenzollernbrücke Bridge to symbolize their affections.

This replica medieval European village in the Dominican Republic was built by a Hollywood set designer.

Gaudí's famously flamboyant architectural style is on full display in this sprawling park and garden.

These secluded and abandoned anti-aircraft defenses have become one the most scenic viewpoints in Barcelona.

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

A Dutch clog company in the town of Zaandam loves the wooden shoes so much it made a museum for them.

This gorgeous reading room houses the oldest and largest art history library in the Netherlands.

A public urinal so pretty, it was declared a national monument.

The medieval castle built as headquarters for the Pope's secretive Knights Templar.

A unique seaside cave where Aleister Crowley faked his own death.

An ancient and majestic fortress that played an integral role in Portugal's road to independence.

This unreal Portuguese palace looks as though it's made from a pile of different castles.

This restored Portuguese cafe may well be the most beautiful place in the world to grab a Big Mac.

Elaborate tile work in this railway station tells the story of Portugal.

One of the most beautiful bookstores in the world hides a neo-Gothic interior behind an art nouveau facade.

A 16th century chapel decorated with bones, skulls, and entire bodies hanging from the wall.

Elaborately carved to showcase the glorious wealth that the age of exploration brought to the Portuguese empire.