The encased skull that is widely believed to belong to St. John the Baptist.

Science fiction's grandfather has a fittingly marvelous tomb.

A sublime medieval path adorns the marble floor of one of the most beautiful Gothic cathedrals in France.

This collection of over 50 murals celebrates Brussels' rich history as the self-proclaimed home of the "comic strip."

Meet the bronze beloved pet to a family of famous peeing statues.

Brussels' favorite peeing boy has a sister.

Cozy basement bar sports an inventory of over 2,000 beers.

A whimsical bridge uses saxophones to pay tribute to two great men and the European Union.

Hans Christian Andersen for the postmodern world.

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

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

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

The only surviving piece of Copenhagen's 16th-century defensive wall.

Site of the first radio and telephone broadcasting companies in Copenhagen.

This ordinary street was made infamous by a legendary visit from the devil.

An old Danish political institution where members of government can grab a drink off the record.

Beneath Denmark's Højbro bridge, a bronze merman and his seven sons forever mourn for the mother and wife who left them for land.

An "evil painter" included pointed symbols in this artwork to poke fun at members of the Danish Parliament.

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

Climb to the top of its spiral spire for spectacular views of Copenhagen.

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

A little-known cafe in an old copper bridge tower with 360-degree views of the harbor.

Copenhagen's celebrated theme park and gardens.

The gilded, masterful astronomical clock will calculate time, dates, and planetary positions for thousands of years to come.