This ambiguous pig shrine is actually a monument to a beloved queen.

This dazzling Buddhist temple was constructed from over one million ceramic tiles salvaged from a British shipwreck.

Bangkok celebrated its shifting monarchy with a militaristic homage to democracy.

For centuries young Thai men used this Giant Swing as a slingshot to heaven.

A German shoemaker-turned-folk-hero whose impersonation of a Prussian military officer earned international notoriety.

Two standing giants remain as a tribute to Luxembourg's metallurgical past.

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

This small chapel built into rock is the oldest place of worship in Luxembourg.

An expansive complex of subterranean tunnels is all that remains of one of Europe's most formidable medieval fortresses.

Statues of a fire-breather, a clown, and a whole performing troupe celebrate Luxembourg's creative side.

Some believe that the artist behind this whimsical statue inserted his own likeness as a way to discreetly flip the bird.

The official motto of Luxembourg reminds passersby of the Luxembourgish commitment to their national identity and sovereignty.

This magenta statue commemorates the legendary marriage between a mermaid and the city's founder.

One of Serbia's oldest luxury hotels and a nostalgic echo to Yugoslavia in the state's former capital.

In a city of wooden houses, this watchtower was vital for early fire detection.

An opportunity to walk in the footsteps of Noble Peace Prize winners.

An art project designed to encourage people to explore and investigate their surroundings more closely

The ruins of a 15th-century tower house.

Though it is hundreds of years old, the intricate details on this 23-foot rock carving of Buddha have been preserved.

Monuments don't get much more metal than these three giant viking swords planted in a Nordic hill.

A former factory now pays tribute to a local industry fueled by sardines.

An impressive museum dedicated to the resource that made the Scandinavian country rich.

Dedicated to the outnumbered Finnish forces who pushed back Soviet forces during the conflict.

A grumpy old water goblin guarding an old mill on the Devil’s Stream in Prague.