Amsterdam's former hotspot for public executions and dissections.

A beautifully eclectic mix of architectural styles.

A 'living museum' in Leiden, the oldest of its kind in the Netherlands.

A seven-century-old jail tells a not-so-pleasant history of crime and punishment.

Established in 1638 to battle the Black Death, Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam is a treasure trove of rare flora.

A floating cat sanctuary on an Amsterdam canal.

The smallest port in France is named after the pirate who created it.

This historic Victorian hotel has a scandalous history of affairs and murder.

Meant to be a lavish presidential home, the palace became a symbol of the fall of South Vietnam.

Witnesses claim the Virgin Mary statue outside the church once mysteriously shed a single tear.

One of Vietnam's most iconic landmarks was built by Japanese traders and is now in danger of sinking.

Vietnam's largest Buddha statue depicts a female sage.

This bridge is embedded with a giant steel dragon that breathes fire from its mouth.

In this African village, the walls of the chief's compound are painted with beautiful traditional designs.

An abandoned whaling station on an active volcano offers hot springs in Antarctica, surrounded by ruined giants of industry.

The fighters and conspirators that won independence for Paraguay held secret meetings at this historic house.

These spectacular ruins were built by Spanish padres in the 17th century.

The design of the Palacio Salvo has been described as "a lighthouse on top of a building."

The most southern point you can drive to in the Western Hemisphere.

A fruit-loving town welcomes visitors with a giant melon set against the sky.

A tiny waterway named after a ghost story.

The tree is thought to be the oldest oak in Texas and was once crowned state champion for its monumental size.

Stockholm's tiniest statue is of a small boy looking at the Moon.

Twelve sweet, nutty, life-sized statues are housed in this second-story shrine to almond paste.