With a design inspired by traditional Latvian textiles, this monument honors the Latvian people who suffered under Soviet occupation.

Largely overlooked, this little fountain on Museum Island is a whimsical tribute to a Prussian king nicknamed the “Fatty Flounder.”

One of the largest numismatic collections in Europe fell victim to a huge theft.

A small museum built by a family that survived the Siege of Sarajevo.

A quartet of tiled art pieces adorn the floors of this prestigious art museum.

Gdańsk's lion mascot features in a trail of bronze sculptures scattered all across the city.

Healing waters from a holy well, previously used by locals for doing laundry.

Several 12th-century ruins can be found inside this historical market.

The oldest skyscraper of Europe now stands dwarfed by the surrounding structures.

Peruse produce from Senegal, Cameroon, and other West African nations at this sprawling market.

Originally built for London’s cab drivers, this bright green hut now serves anyone a hot drink or meal.

There's an exclusive Beefeaters pub hidden in the Tower of London.

Two plaques commemorate the site of Shakespeare's first theatre.

Giant, friendly pelicans in Central London, the most unlikely of places.

The sixth of London's "Magnificent Seven" cemeteries, and a source of unlikely inspiration to Beatrix Potter.

Thanks to modern navigational tools we now know that the true prime meridian runs through a park next door.

Scattered throughout London are ancient remnants of the city's former bounding wall.

A 1,215-foot tunnel transports pedestrians beneath the River Thames.

This London pub hides a peculiar secret: a recreation of the rooms shared at 221b Baker Street by Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson.

Resting in the middle of an Austrian river, this sci-fi "island" lets people cross in neon style.

Austria's ultra-modern art museum looks like Cthulhu's giant alien heart.

A public work of art that also provides some relief from the summer heat.

Strange rumors surround the artist who created these solemn metal guard dogs.

Martin Bricelj Baraga's monolithic sculpture measures the blueness of the sky, and changes color to match it.