One of Europe's oldest libraries.

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

This stunning concert hall has become a symbol of Iceland's national recovery.

An unusual building on a "desolate hill" features the works of an Icelandic sculptor.

One of the tallest buildings in Iceland, and perhaps, the most visually impressive.

A fearsome dragon clings to a corner of Munich's city hall.

Go surfing on this urban wave, "hacked" by local surfers.

Daily jousts and dancing barrel makers in Munich's mechanical clock.

A unique bridge with an equally unique view.

This historic covered bridge contains a series of macabre paintings that communicate one thing: everyone dies.

Swiss vineyards in a UNESCO heritage site.

At 929 pounds and 26 feet tall, this stainless steel fork can only be used by the likes of King Kong.

This statue pays tribute to the iconic musician in the place where he recorded his final studio album.

A permanent exhibition honors Queen, which recorded seven albums at the casino-based studio, including “Under Pressure” with David Bowie.

Watch cheese-flipping robots in action at this factory and museum.

The bizarre visions of H.R. Giger, tucked away in a Swiss medieval city.

This simple apartment may have inspired some of the most important theories in the history of science.

The bears of Bern have been a city highlight for over 500 years.

A cablecar-station-turned-revolving restaurant with 360-degree views of the Swiss skyline.

This memorial commemorating fallen Swiss Guards of the French Revolution has been called the saddest stone in the world.

Revel in the Victorian splendor of the world's oldest eating establishment inside a museum.

Its collection includes a broad array of social, geographic, graphic design, and political history.

In 1927, a biplane disappeared while attempting to complete the first non-stop transatlantic flight between Paris and New York City. This memorial stands at the last place it was seen.

The water-powered carriages are long gone, but for over a century this funicular railway has been the fastest route to the highest point in Paris.