The last king of Poland was interred in this church nearly 200 years after his death.

Hundreds of notes give thanks to the patron saint of lost causes.

In the summer, the area around this sculpture transforms into a vibrant concert venue.

This enormous 32-foot painting depicts Poland's greatest medieval battle in glorious detail.

This bell stars in a tragic love tale and is said to make wishes come true.

Special benches that play Chopin's music are scattered throughout his native city.

The giant statue and its model solar system honor the native Pole who declared that the Earth revolves around the Sun.

Legend says this is actually a heartbroken prince waiting for his true love's kiss.

The Polish capital has had a deep connection to its guardian mermaid for almost a millennium now.

Order “Proletariat’s Cutlet” at this communist-themed restaurant allegedly once visited by Lenin.

The final resting place of more than 200,000 people, this is one of the largest cemeteries in Europe.

A statue honors the children who fought Nazis in Poland.

This hidden collection of everyday objects illustrates life within communist Poland.

The world’s narrowest house makes for an awkward, four-foot-wide living space.

A menacing statue of this mythical creature can be seen at the legendary site of the monster's lair.

A tribute to the Polish insurgents who fought in the failed attempt to end their city's Nazi occupation.

After the famous composer died in Paris, his sister snuck his heart out of the country to honor his wish that it be buried in their native country.

This synagogue is covered in beautiful mosaics that explore the history of the Jewish people.

The bluer than blue waters in these natural Israeli caves are reached via the world's steepest cable car.

Japan's corrupt-mental-institution themed restaurant offers diners a chance to eat inside of filthy cells.

The remains of the vast manor that once belonged to Lord Kira, villain in the 47 Ronin story, is now a shrine dedicated to the incident.

This sprawling scenic burial ground is the final resting place of Japan's last shogun.

Oddly touching memorial to a little-remembered nuclear tragedy.

The bartenders at this crime-fighting theme cafe are actual private detectives by day.