The rusted creatures wait to be discovered in Prague's botanical garden.

An army of sleeping knights sculpted by a self-taught local artist beautifully depict an old Czech legend.

This Czech military museum is home to pink tank that was once a symbol of art and political rebellion.

A peculiar clock commemorates a historic victory won by ringing the noonday bell an hour early.

An ornate plague column – built to celebrate life – claimed the lives of numerous artisans during its construction.

A cheeky architectural easter egg.

A marvel of technology a century ago, this disused power station now offers a lovely glimpse into the industrial design of the past.

The massive white mound and accompanying water terraces are a striking geological oddity.

This Slovak bridge is known both for its connection to a national uprising and its UFO-shaped eatery.

This spaceship sculpture in the middle of the Slovakian capital looks like it just crash-landed.

This medieval Estonian tower provides access to a series of tunnels that have been home to soldiers, punks, and fine art.

This impressively complicated radioastronomy research center was once a tool of Soviet spies.

3,000 market stands in five former Zeppelin hangars.

This magnificent Art Deco church is a reflection of Lithuania’s turbulent history.

While this monument tile is shrouded in mystery it also marks the end of the longest ever human chain.

The largest coin pyramid in the world is a carefully balanced stack of over 1,000,000 pieces.

Travelers who fall victim to this mermaid's charms are destined to stay in Užupis forever.

This micro-nation may be some sort of prank, but its constitution sure seems official.

A small museum in this border city displays the contraband art that has been stolen back from smugglers.

One of the largest remaining ancient burial mounds of the 10th century.

At less than four inches in height, this iconic fictional character is the smallest public statue in all of Moldova.

This 11th-century structure is one of the oldest churches in Romania.

One of the most controversial statues in Romania is an emperor with no clothes.

A celebration of all things tacky, garish, and bizarrely creative in the Romanian capital.