A multi-storied adobe complex has been inhabited for more than a thousand years.

These aggressively sustainable art homes look like something out of 1970's science fiction.

The land is full of geologic eye candy, such as otherworldly spires, mushroom-shaped hoodoos, and prehistoric fossils.

Explore the largest pure gypsum deposit in the world, and go dune sledding while you're at it.

Burbling away in refrigerators are 105 sourdough starters from around the world.

This whimsical statue dumps water on its head to symbolize knowledge flowing into his brain. Or maybe booze.

Museum covers every step of the chocolate-making process, from cultivation to the finished product.

An undulating wicker beast looms peacefully atop a sand dune in Belgium.

Descend into the tunnels to experience the life of a coal miner.

This giant urban staircase was built to keep the city's brave fighting men from getting waylaid in the red light district.

This narrow Ghent alleyway is an officially sanctioned street art tunnel.

This sprawling Belgian fort was once thought of as impenetrable but now it is simply an abandoned relic.

The bronzed skull of a beheaded traitor was affixed to the city gate in the 17th century.

Somewhere there is a giant who can no longer poop, but now travelers can stay inside his anus.

When you're a great Russian Tsar, even your vomit gets a statue.

A rare example of World War I trenches from the British front.

Sculpture designed by Turkish artist and professor Mehmet Ali Uysal.

Medical history with an amazing, if frighting, collection of wax diseases on display.

This abandoned Belgian fortress is purposefully being left to nature.

Theme park featuring miniature replicas of European monuments.

A Belgian self-built tower inspired by the Bible and ancient civilizations.

Cozy basement bar sports an inventory of over 2,000 beers.

This ghost town in Belgium will lose its street art when it ceases to exist.

Part modern art project, part traditional chapel, this see-through church is only substantial from the right angle.