This 16-foot, 6-ton statue in the singer's hometown doesn't actually look like her.

The colonial city's social history is reflected in its fanciful door knockers.

A whimsical bridge adorned with decorative dragons.

A trough of 700 strange bronze faces runs through a narrow alley in Ljubljana's old town.

One of the best-preserved Roman amphitheaters is still used today, but for less brutal events.

This truly palatial work of Communist-era architecture now sits crumbling on a Croatian beach.

This Venice bookstore has resigned itself to constant flooding by keeping its books in bathtubs and boats.

Two stone columns flank the grand Venice square, but there were supposed to be three.

Fortune tellers, snake charmers, poets, and storytellers all gather on this historic square in Morocco.

An awe-inspiring mosque in Morocco with one of the tallest minarets in the world.

It's believed this golden brick is part of the legendary lost Aztec treasure.

The unique collection often goes unnoticed by visitors focused only on the archaeological objects.

The only castle in North America to ever house European sovereigns.

This mountain trail inspired Nietzsche to complete his magnum opus.

This saucy statue once caused outrage among locals.

The world's largest bicycle shelter can hold more than 12,500 two-wheelers.

This city square is home to Amsterdam's oldest church and a statue honoring Dutch sex workers.

Meet the bronze beloved pet to a family of famous peeing statues.

A little sculpture with a large wardrobe.

This restored eighth-century palace is a shining example of ancient Umayyad architecture.

This exceptionally well-preserved ancient marvel also houses a small museum dedicated to Jordanian folk tradition.

An ancient capital city that dates back 3,000 years old and harbors many surprises.

A more chill but no less fascinating version of the famous ancient archeological site.

Dozens of elegant ceramic tiles decorate these ancient walls, each displaying the Lord's Prayer in a different language.