A small hippo-shaped fountain in Berlin, Germany.

A statue of an astronomer gazes at the sky as a tribute to Caroline Herschel.

This legendary giant, born from vegetables, terrorized townspeople and cheated local children in games.

The legendary giant's severed hand sits on Antwerp's popular shopping street.

A man throwing a giant severed hand towers over Antwerp’s main square.

According to this bar, God gave an “11th commandment” to Antwerp: Thou shalt drink beer.

The patron of this extravagant Art Nouveau confection insisted that nothing less than a boat should project from its facade.

This fairy tale forest hides scenes from some of the more obscure and bizarre Western nursery stories.

Not far from the more famous House of Juliet, visitors will find the supposed residence of her lover.

This medieval castle was painted pink as part of a now-abandoned children's theme park.

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

The iconic boulevard is the perfect place to catch sight of a bicycling skeleton, a levitating Satan, or a chef with his head stuck in a pizza.

An abandoned tuberculosis hospital said to be haunted by the patients who died within its walls.

This giant sculpture made of trash is a critique of society's wastefulness.

A hidden three-foot-wide house separates these two regal churches.

This castle has links to Portugal’s founding and struggles for independence.

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

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

This ship offers visitors the chance to spend the night aboard a former floating hospital for fishermen.

This Industrial Age architectural and engineering gem helps visitors and residents alike traverse Lisbon, “The City of Seven Hills.”

A replica of the Roman emperor in glorious full color.

A stunning 18th-century site where pilgrims ascend by a series of punishing stairs only to return via funicular.

Pilgrimage site for star-crossed lovers.

Stockholm's deepest subway station is also a stunning ecological wonder.