In the town of Åtvidaberg, the midday sun sets off a loud cannon boom.

On the Spree bank, discover one of the last reminders of a symbolic wall that divided, and was torn down by the people.

The rock carving that became an internet meme.

This incredible stone temple is a monument to death, victory, and fantasy architecture.

This small exhibition displays equipment and artifacts once belonging to the feared Stasi secret police.

One of the most iconic neon ads of former East Germany.

Single runway interrupted by a busy road that cuts across its middle.

The big toe of this towering monument to a Croatian national hero is worn from years of superstitious rubbing.

When a supermarket opened up shop within a medieval building it became protected by UNESCO on a technicality.

Home to the largest urban bat colony in North America, estimated at 1.5 million bats.

An ossuary built in 1210 to collect bones from the Ospedale Maggiore of Milan.

A replica of the beloved character's house, modeled after the author's own drawings.

Thousands of coffin-like pillars make up this controversial Holocaust memorial.

A little slice of Japan and its aesthetics in London's Holland Park.

This small stone building, the final work of a renowned artist, offers a peaceful environment with radiant, colorful glass windows .

This simple frog painting created by musician Daniel Johnston embodies the spirit of Austin.

Danish tourist destination well known for open stalls where vendors sell marijuana on the street.

An ultra-modern diversity park in Denmark has turned an entire city block electric pink.

It houses the remains of a 17th-century version of the Titanic.

This Scandinavian island is the site of the first modern observatory.

Swedish skyscraper with a 90° twist.

The lost American era of gunfighters, bandits, Indians and steam trains is recreated in Sweden.

A colossal strolling Pinocchio that was greeted with more outrage than whimsy.

According to legend, this boat-shaped henge is built over the grave of a mythic king.