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

A 20th-century picture show in 3-D.

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 lurid German fountain plots the sad course of marriage from dating to death.

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

A castle from the Holy Roman Empire that hosts traveling youth... in its stables.

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

The fairy tale castle of the "fairy-tale king."

Vaucanson's most famous automaton, brought back to life.

This demon atop the Notre-Dame de Paris looks utterly bored.

A small island that was once a key Axis fortification during World War II.

These red marks, seemingly placed at random, are in fact not.

In France, a medieval-style home pays homage to an intrepid explorer who discovered Québec.

This abandoned church in central Lyon is missing its front stairs.

Antique cinematography artifacts fill this museum dedicated to the inventors of the moving picture.

A French museum of wrought iron.

On this romantic tidal island reachable only at low tide the tomb of a famous French writer overlooks the sea.

This ancient theater was once the home of fierce gladiatorial battles.

The deserted pirate-themed restaurant still entices explorers.

This medieval tower is all that remains of the castle where Joan of Arc was held before being burned at the stake.

This structure atop a craggy cliff in one of the most beautiful parks in Paris boasts an unbeatable view.

Hundreds of prehistoric stones, arranged in perfect lines in a French field.

This ancient Roman bridge and aqueduct still stands as a wonder of classical construction.

Lyon, France is home to two remarkably preserved Roman theaters, one dating back to 15 BCE.