This endearingly discomfited urinating statue commemorates the sneaky pees had by us all.

An alien church provides much needed silence in the midst of a Finland shopping center.

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

The Guardian of Tallinn.

Plaques celebrating Lithuanian writers freckle a wall of this picture-perfect path.

This magnificent Art Deco church is a reflection of Lithuania’s turbulent history.

Legend has it that Napoleon Bonaparte fell in love with this Gothic church.

A small monument in Lithuania marks the geographic center of Europe—or at least one of the claimants.

Travelers who fall victim to this mermaid's charms are destined to stay in Užupis forever.

Open-air museum with a large collection of Soviet-era statues.

This micro-nation may be some sort of prank, but its constitution sure seems official.

A creepy statue of a hooded ghost hauls itself up from the water in a historic Lithuanian city.

A memorial to the murdered Jews of Kaunas.

The 10,000 Torii shrine.

A moss-covered statue of a Japanese Buddhist deity stands at a quiet temple in downtown Osaka.

Japanese national treasure originally built in 593 CE.

Peace Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome.

A plaque marks the site directly below the mid-air detonation of the atomic bomb over Hiroshima.

The sound of swaying stalks in this stunning grove has been named a governmentally recognized sound.

Why walk on this historical site when you can zoom down instead?

Colloquially known as “piss alley,” this narrow street filled with tiny bars and barbecue stands looks like it was pulled straight out of “Blade Runner.”

After a profound show of devotion for his master, a dog becomes the symbol of loyalty for an entire nation.

Not quite the menace it once was, this monster still has some chops.

A magical place that lets you play in and explore the world of Studio Ghibli.