This medieval tower is all that remains of the castle where Joan of Arc was held before being burned at the stake.

A striking memorial to the Jews of Leiden who were murdered during World War II is scattered throughout the city.

This historic Dutch newspaper building is covered with media-themed details—and one unrelated oddity.

This bird-loving brewery is situated in an old municipal bathhouse, nestled beside a 300-year-old windmill.

Science meets wall art to highlight the beauty of famous mathematical equations.

A public urinal so pretty, it was declared a national monument.

Seven mini rowhouses fill the gap between 54 and 70 Westerstraat.

This city square is home to Amsterdam's oldest church and a statue honoring Dutch sex workers.

A beautiful Victorian statue shows France's enduring love of the rhinoceros.

Twelve grave-faced marble angels guard the emperor's tomb at Les Invalides.

See hundreds of herons and egrets in the heart of the city in this dreamy hidden park.

This small group of sand dunes manages to pack in a strange rainbow of colors.

This road winds through the steep coastal cliffside offering spectacular views for those who brave the drive.

A sobering account of the vibrant multicultural neighborhood that was destroyed under apartheid.

This African beach is home to thousands of rare mainland penguins that are known for their annoying voice.

Haven for Cape Fur Seals, until the Ring of Death of jumping Great White Sharks arrives.

Formerly known as the Malay Quarter, Bo Kaap is a colorfully-painted suburb located in the “Mother City” of South Africa.

The old observatory in Copenhagen has a spiral corridor used as a racetrack.

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

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

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

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

Latvia's symbolic mountain-shaped national library is home to millions of cultural tomes.

The oldest housing complex in Riga is a mini timeline of architectural trends.