A giant bug impaled on a 75-foot-tall needle.

The Belgian library displays burned books that were salvaged from the fires of both world wars.

Intricate metal sculpture that's half gothic cathedral, half construction equipment.

This fairytale castle was built as a show of power but was nearly torn down thanks to its history of torture.

This former Masonic lodge has been transformed into part museum, part bar, all awesome.

Christ's blood preserved in a Belgian town.

A piece of stonework relief commemorates the site where the Devil's rage, and odd apparel, destroyed a house.

You can spot this teeny tiny stained-glass window from the Bonifacius bridge.

The bronzed skull of a beheaded traitor was affixed to the city gate in the 17th century.

At least according to the Guinness World Records.

An automaton perched above an classic clock and watch store

This sweet-toothed bear searching for snacks has been a symbol of Madrid for decades.

A stone slab in Madrid marks the point from which the distances of Spain's national roads are measured.

For decades, Puerta del Sol has been illuminated by a giant, guitar-wielding bottle of sherry.

The remains of the second-oldest zoo in Europe can be seen within these library gardens.

Madrid's romantically ornate crystal palace has been offering shelter to plants and art for over a century.

A must for film lovers in Madrid and home to the Spanish Film Library's projection space.

A statue commemorating a beloved stray dog who was adopted by the entire neighborhood where he lived.

A lush indoor jungle fills this bustling Madrid transportation hub.

This Torino museum honors a soldier who kept the city safe using barrels of exploding gunpowder, losing his life in the process.

A landmark in the history of technology and computing is hidden in a tiny Baroque chapel.

When this funny little building went up in the 19th century, most people thought it would simply fall over.

A factory director designed what was the world's longest suspension footbridge in 1923 so his employees could get to work safely.

This bustling Italian plaza is built on the ruins of an ancient Roman amphitheater.