A historic hotel that made a cameo in Hitchcock's classic film has no intention of letting guests forget its fame.

Legacy of the earthquake that nearly wiped Lisbon off the face of the Earth.

The most famous location in China was home to whole dynasties worth of imperial rulers.

The popularity of Sherlock Holmes led to the creation of his fictional address, turning the orderly London street numbers askew.

A series of abstract, silly sculptures represent the works of a great modern classical composer.

An "inside out" building in the historical center of Paris, featuring Europe’s largest modern art museum.

This communist behemoth is the heaviest building in the world and a legacy of a brutal regime.

Romania's triumphal arch looks out over Bucharest.

A fire once nearly devoured this gorgeous 14th-century Gothic cathedral.

The European towns of Brașov and Râșnov each have proud signs reminiscent of the Hollywood sign.

This snug medieval lane is one of the narrowest streets in the world.

This once-derelict building is now one of the most beautiful bookstores in the world.

Once an opulent Art Nouveau hotspot, the Constanța Casino is one of Romania's most beautiful abandoned buildings.

This elaborately decorated, fairytale-like Romanian royal palace is one of the most striking castles in Europe.

This 11th-century castle sits so low you can't see it behind the surrounding buildings.

Old ships and machinery fill a historic harbor in the city that's home to Europe's largest port.

A modern reimagining of a medieval city gate.

A market built atop boats is one of the few floating holiday markets in Europe.

Built by crowdsourcing, this wooden foot bridge saved a part of Rotterdam that was languishing in wait of city funding.

Science meets wall art to highlight the beauty of famous mathematical equations.

The works of poetry's biggest names grace the walls of the city of Leiden, all carefully painted by hand.

Amsterdam's former hotspot for public executions and dissections.

A miniature city, once ruled by the Queen of the Netherlands.

A 'living museum' in Leiden, the oldest of its kind in the Netherlands.