The oldest statue in the Netherlands has survived relocation, bombardment, and burial.

This spectacular bridge supported by two gigantic hands looks like something out of a fantasy universe.

A memorial for public executions that dates back to the 14th century.

A tribute to a hometown hero and surfing legend.

In Houston's airport, a cow is properly equipped to jump over the moon.

The only airport with a people mover system designed by Walt Disney Imagineering.

This massive oak tree has ties to the first native tribes of the region and the founders of Texas.

A high-octane shrine to the greatest Texans who ever lived.

Home to an endangered salamander, a full moon celebration, and a large spring-fed outdoor swimming pool.

Legend has it that this bronze orb, which sat atop an ancient Egyptian obelisk, once held the ashes of Julius Caesar.

This 14th-century temple is also known as the "Temple of the Golden Pavilion" for its gorgeous gilded reliquary hall.

Tucked in the back of a flower shop, its collection details the fascinating history of the Netherlands's iconic symbol.

In 2013, historians discovered a hidden room devoted to the art of making royals' hot chocolate.

This magnificent herd of stampeding elephants has been frozen in time for over a century.

This beautiful 19th-century temple stands atop the ruins of its predecessor.

This towering church is home to a world-famous organ and a treasure trove of medieval art.

This distinctive Crescent City tradition dates back to the days of horse-drawn carriages.

The world-record holder for the longest bridge stretching continuously over water.

A fruit-loving town welcomes visitors with a giant melon set against the sky.

A beautiful ruin of a 14th-century Plantagenet castle built by a medieval mercenary.

Freddie Mercury's childhood home is now a monument to the iconic Queen rockstar.

This demon atop the Notre-Dame de Paris looks utterly bored.

A set of medieval stained-glass windows tell the gruesome story of a Viking siege.

The walls and streets of the ancient city are peppered with penises.