This fortress was designed to prevent a Nazi invasion but was never used.

A museum of alchemy and a basement laboratory all housed in an ancient building in a Gothic tower.

An ornate plague column – built to celebrate life – claimed the lives of numerous artisans during its construction.

A massive 1830s industrial site once known as Czechia's "Iron Heart" has been transformed into a playground of science, technology, and art.

The sanctuary holds what was once believed to be the saint's incorruptible tongue.

An army of sleeping knights sculpted by a self-taught local artist beautifully depict an old Czech legend.

In the town of Třeboň, carp is king.

Heralded as one of the prettiest castles in all of Czechia.

Be(w)ar(e) the moat around this historic Czech castle.

Opulence and fantasy collide in this royal chair which is supposedly made with unicorn horns.

The old observatory in Copenhagen has a spiral corridor used as a racetrack.

This bridge's unique architecture honors nautical heritage and encourages self-awareness.

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

The de facto symbol of Copenhagen is this bronze fairytale which cannot seem to keep its head for very long.

This sublime architectural marvel is a rare example of an expressionist church.

The final resting place of the author who gave us the Little Mermaid, the Ugly Duckling, and many more beloved fairy tales.

Vortex-shaped aquarium hosts Europe's largest school of piranhas and other ocean creatures.

Nordic giants resurrected from the sea and restored to their former greatness.

This unique architectural wonder is home to luxury apartments.

Mounds, rune stones, and a 1,000-year-old church, left behind by Denmark's first two kings.

A perfectly circular stronghold constructed in the 10th century is now a nucleus of Viking culture housing a museum, village, and reenactment of an epic Viking battle.

Based on a real event, the statue is dedicated to those who fought and died for Zambia's independence.

Bullet holes in the church wall are a reminder of the violence that followed the assassination of a high-ranking Nazi officer.

This charming wooden church was disassembled and moved not once but twice before settling in this Prague garden.