On a teardrop-shaped island in the Danube, the ruins of a convent and the final resting place of a saint.

A peculiar trapezoidal building covered with wonderful humorous reliefs.

This strange sculpture is an enigmatic icon of this medieval German town.

This cheeky statue of a man defecating gold coins graces the facade of a medieval guildhall.

Towering sandstone rock formations where 'The Chronicles of Narnia' was filmed.

Tourists often confuse this beautifully ornate former cigarette factory for a mosque.

A scenic UNESCO site that doubles as a habitat for various forms of wildlife.

Also known as Uncle Karl, the beloved bronze copper keeps a watchful eye on St. Stephen’s Basilica while people rub his lucky belly.

Dine at a legendary after-hours joint frequented by David Bowie and Iggy Pop.

A historical observatory still in use by modern astronomers.

Krakow's own version of the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

In the summer of 1957, a massive architectural exhibition showed off the future of urban living in this German neighborhood.

A statue of an astronomer gazes at the sky as a tribute to Caroline Herschel.

The best bagels in Berlin are tucked away in an independent bookstore.

A monastery considered a state-protected cultural monument of exceptional importance, founded in the 14th century by Serbian King Stefan Dečanski.

A socialist building dedicated to teachers showcases one of the largest Soviet mosaics in the world.

This pair of unsuspecting buildings are in fact the very first modern skyscrapers in Europe.

This red light district plaza memorializes the Fab Four and their historic connection to the area.

A tribute to the successful role of the Keflavik Naval Air Station in the defense of Iceland, United States and NATO Alliance.

A relatively obscure antihero from the Marvel Comics universe adorns a wall inside Iceland's main airport.

Internet rumors, often involving Icelandic singer Bjork, have abounded regarding this isolated outcrop of rock.

This excellent museum recreates the boom days of the herring rush in the "Atlantic Klondike."

This monument to one of the largest science fiction games of all time bears the names of hundreds of thousands of players.

Instead of solid circles, the stoplights in this northern Icelandic town have glowing red hearts.