Vienna's giant wonder wheel had a starring role in one of the greatest noir movies of all time.

One of the most notable figures in the Wurstelprater’s history is often assumed to be a fictional character.

A mechanical clock built in 1914, with a rotation of 12 historical figures on its face.

Baroque celebration of the end of the Great Plague of Vienna.

In the middle of a Vienna square, Roman ruins dating back some 2,000 years are on display.

The Habsburgs' royal collections of art and wonders.

A tropical paradise just a short trip from the opera house is filled with beautiful winged creatures.

Dine amidst exotic plants at this former royal greenhouse.

On a winding Vienna side street, one museum has turned their windows into a monument to history’s peace-minded heroes.

This statue has a painful history, but activists have since recontextualized it as a way to educate visitors about the dangers posed by fascist regimes.

A copy of the Statue of Liberty greets visitors to the birthplace of Auguste Bartholdi.

An interactive exhibition space dedicated to the kinetic sculptures of Swiss artist Jean Tinguely.

Switzerland's oldest public observatory is an important part of the Zurich cityscape.

A Swiss board game museum housed inside a picture-perfect castle.

A permanent exhibition honors Queen, which recorded seven albums at the casino-based studio, including “Under Pressure” with David Bowie.

For centuries no one knew there were hundreds of bones and precious artwork hidden beneath this Swiss church.

Liechtenstein's royal family calls this medieval alpine castle home.

One of the tallest bell towers in Italy plays a particular melody at just two times each day.

One of the oldest libraries in the world is still operating and contains the oldest existing document in the Italian language.

These elaborate gothic monuments honor Verona's medieval lords.

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

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

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

The possible imprisonment of Vlad the Impaler here earned the medieval castle its nickname, "Dracula's Castle."