A 14th-century abbey founded by a forest-loving order of monks now sits in the center of a pristine nature preserve.

A Dutch museum preserves the world's most diverse collection of vertical slices of soil.

This Victorian water wheel is affectionately nicknamed "Little Isabella."

Belgium’s famous peeing statue has worn many hats (and coats, and pants), which are on display at this small museum.

A monument with a strange legend involving a horse's tongue.

This magnificent arch is all that remains of a former smelt mill.

This monument pays homage to a classic Dutch tune.

A bridge that has seen many reiterations over its lifetime.

Banished from town, this local jester concocted a clever return.

A collection of abandoned typographic signs from Berlin and beyond.

Inside this Jewish cemetery is a memorial to soldiers who deserted the German army and were executed.

The abandoned remains of this Victorian brewery hide crumbling bowling alleys and rusting industrial gear.

These former Nazi anti-aircraft towers offer a singular view of the north of Berlin in the summer, and a sanctuary for bats in winter.

After a nearly successful attempt on Hitler's life, the conspirators met their fate in the courtyard of this Berlin building.

Hundreds of years ago, this lion-shaped door knocker could help a person accused of a crime find temporary safe haven in Durham Cathedral.

Europe's first floating restaurant is home to a hilarious legend.

This statue stands as a message against the ills of Apartheid.

Böttcherstraße's bells, extolling Nordic virtues and the great conquerors of the world.

A stunning gilt bronze relief denounced by Hitler as "degenerate art"—even though it was dedicated to the Nazi leader.

A spitting ode to a German serial killer.

This stunning iron gate designed by Modernist architect Antoni Gaudí is filled with mythic symbolism.

A stunning medieval castle owned and restored by the famed actor Jeremy Irons.

Collection dedicated to funeral rites, equipment, and mourning rituals of the Viennese.

This German museum is devoted to all aspects of grave culture from headstones to coffins.