Walk along the medieval fortifications that have been protecting Tallinn since the 14th century.

The Guardian of Tallinn.

Rubbing the buttons along this statue's coat is considered good luck.

The medieval center of the Islamic world was also once the seat of Saladin's sultanate.

This ancient structure is widely thought to be the oldest intact pyramid in the world.

One of the most well-preserved temples of ancient Egypt.

These Egyptian statues have survived for 3,400 years and were an acoustic wonder of the ancient world.

The largest known Ancient Egyptian obelisk.

Ozymandias’ time-keeping temple.

On any given day this sprawling market houses literally tons of government-regulated gold, gems, and precious metals.

Swedish skyscraper with a 90° twist.

This chimerical bridge/tunnel appears to dead end right into the sea.

Pre-Nazi swastikas adorn the sculpted pachyderms flanking this brewhouse portal.

The de facto symbol of Copenhagen is this bronze fairytale which cannot seem to keep its head for very long.

Copenhagen's celebrated theme park and gardens.

A surreal statue honoring Prague's favorite literary son.

Nine bronze hands protruding from a wall honor the student uprising that led to the fall of Czechoslovakia's Communist government.

Synagogue built from the stones of Solomon's temple contains the golem of Prague.

Macabre astrological automaton clock dating to the late 1400s.

Around 100,000 bodies are buried below the medieval headstones, many of which mark graves with multiple bodies stacked up to 12 deep.

Once a favorite playground for the world's most illustrious guests, Hotel Nacional's secret weapons and bunkers reveal a more menacing side to its golden history.

Standing in this historic plaza is a statue representing one of Cuba's most iconic literary characters.

After the Cuban Revolution, the famous rum company had to leave their swanky headquarters behind.

A focal point of the Cuban government, this city square features one of the most iconic images in the country.