Kings Cross Station pays tribute to its role in Britain's best-selling book series.

An ancient capital city that dates back 3,000 years old and harbors many surprises.

Dramatic river bend surrounds a natural red-rocked pedestal.

The coldest city in the world.

Thanks to a spelling mistake this bizarre beaver-tiger hybrid became the symbol of a Siberian town.

Two stone columns flank the grand Venice square, but there were supposed to be three.

Small on the outside, big on the inside, this church is an astonishing act of visual deception.

Europe’s oldest natural human mummy.

This giant middle finger statue sends an unambiguous message to Italy's bankers.

Pilgrimage site for star-crossed lovers.

Over 12,000 hygiene oriented objects and exhibits.

Originally envisioned by King Ludwig II to rival Versailles, Herrenchiemsee's "New Palace" remains half-gilded for lack of funds.

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

In this truly magical place, rent hasn't been raised since the year 1520.

This Dresden church was purposely rebuilt Protestant after being demolished in World War II.

This incredible stone temple is a monument to death, victory, and fantasy architecture.

The footprint of a frustrated devil in Munich's Cathedral.

These bronze pamphlets remember a remarkable group of Germans who fearlessly opposed the Nazis in the very center of their power.

The patron saint of spinsters grasps a container of dried blood.

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

This jaw-dropping 19th-century bridge uses its reflection to form what appears to be a perfect circle.

Tiny memorials honor individual victims of the Holocaust.

Cold war icon and onetime "hole" in the iron curtain.

Metro station with a claim to rock n' roll fame.