These 18th-century paintings of Warsaw were used to reconstruct the city after World War II.

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

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.

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

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

One of the world's largest collections of medieval religious art.

This colorful and quirky set of pegasus sculptures celebrate the works of poet Zbigniew Herbert.

Atop this library is one of the most beautiful green spaces in Warsaw.

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

This communist country can still appreciate its fragrant past.

No one knows the meaning behind this giant sculpture of a nude woman with a fork riding a rooster in Havana.

A focal point of the Cuban government, this city square features one of the most iconic images in the country.

Once a favorite playground for the world's most illustrious guests, Hotel Nacional's secret weapons and bunkers reveal a more menacing side to its golden history.

In terms of history and architecture, this is one of the most remarkable cemeteries in the world.

The Cuban revolutionary looks over the country from its highest peak.

A Cuban artist reclaimed his impoverished neighborhood as a dreamy folk art kingdom.

The celebrity luchadores of La Paz are tough ladies in traditional petticoats and braids.

A modern, secular take on a traditional Virgin Mary motif.

This Swedish astronomical clock was in storage for almost a century before its glorious workings were put on display once more.

20-foot tall lamp mumbles Swedish to celebrate the holidays.

Swedish mice can dine at the Nuts of Life restaurant or take a date to the amousement park.

This poignant sculpture of a gnarled weapon is a symbol of non-violence.

Swedish skyscraper with a 90° twist.

This chimerical bridge/tunnel appears to dead end right into the sea.