A vista of the city and sea from atop the little-known viewing deck on an unassuming Columbus statue.

One of Antoni Gaudí’s earliest buildings, built between 1886 and 1890 for the industrialist Eusebi Güell.

The iconic boulevard is the perfect place to catch sight of a bicycling skeleton, a levitating Satan, or a chef with his head stuck in a pizza.

One of Antoni Gaudí's most classic buildings is well-known for its "dragon-back" design.

This home designed for chocolate magnate Antoni Amatller is an exquisite treasure-box of Catalan Modernism.

Gaudí's famously flamboyant architectural style is on full display in this sprawling park and garden.

Construction of Barcelona's iconic (but controversial) church is expected to be completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.

The Jesus tree of Malta bears a striking resemblance to Christ on the cross.

This spectacular dome managed to survive after being bombed in World War II, in an event known as the "Miracle of Mosta."

Roughly 17 million letters to Santa have found their way to this Arctic Circle post office.

If you visit Santa's village, you can get your passport stamped to show you crossed into the Arctic Circle.

Across the Pacific in a raft, a museum dedicated to Thor Heyerdahl's now legendary expedition.

Housing the famous Norwegian ice-defying 19th century polar exploration ship.

Home to three historic ships from the age of Vikings.

This handsomely carved wooden church is more than 800 years old.

The design of this beautifully crafted building was inspired by Norwegian glaciers.

Copenhagen's celebrated theme park and gardens.

This bridge's unique architecture honors nautical heritage and encourages self-awareness.

The de facto symbol of Copenhagen is this bronze fairytale which cannot seem to keep its head for very long.

This Torino museum honors a soldier who kept the city safe using barrels of exploding gunpowder, losing his life in the process.

A fake medieval village in the middle of Turin.

A portrayal of two lamps embraced and in love.

This building was designed to celebrate Italy's victory in World War I.

This fountain is dedicated to the workers who perished constructing the Fréjus Rail Tunnel.