A surreal museum of extraordinary industrial objects.

From Tintin to the Smurfs, Europe's greatest graphic icons are celebrated in a grand Art Noveau gallery.

A collection of machines designed to break things for science.

An astounding collection of taxidermy, fossils, skeletons, and even a few strange live beasts.

A large measuring stick marks the lowest point of a country that is partially under sea level.

The Bloemen Route, or “Flower Route”, stretches 25 miles through prime Dutch tulip country as a result of “tulip mania,” the world’s first economic bubble.

This mural painted by Keith Haring was done without payment as a gift to entertain the children at the Hôpital Necker.

The grave of the famous painter is marked by a simple stone in the ground.

An interactive museum dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of the home computer.

A UFO-shaped event building originally intended to be a science museum showcasing the future.

Inspired by "The Starry Night" this Dutch bike path turns into a glowing work of art each night.

A line number in Amsterdam that will likely never be used again due to its tragic history.

This unique bridge physically lifts a piece of the road into the air to let boats pass by.

This imposing tower named after the mythical sword of King Arthur is considered the tallest freestanding climbing wall in the world.

Crouch down, stretch tall, and be sure to flail your legs to pay homage to the Monty Python classic.

This sublime architectural marvel is a rare example of an expressionist church.

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

A reconstructed World War I-era communications array that was once hidden in plain sight.

A maze of crosses marks the jumbled divide between the Netherlands and Belgium.

This residence straddles a border between Belgium and the Netherlands.

17th century streets hidden under Edinburgh were once a breeding ground for the black death.

The steepest classic funicular in the world glides along a dizzying incline.

The tallest outdoor elevator in Europe rockets passengers on a dizzyingly precarious ride to the top of a mountain.

Lucerne's central prison was converted into a tourist hotel with a bare minimum of changes.