Macabre symbols of death and mummies on display set the tone of this Italian purgatory church.

This beautiful 19th-century temple stands atop the ruins of its predecessor.

A fearsome dragon clings to a corner of Munich's city hall.

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

King Ludwig I's collection of beautiful women.

Among the ostentatious rococo ornamentation of this church, an image of death cuts the life-thread.

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

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

Vibrant street art created with mixed media.

A daily pyrotechnic celebration marks a beloved tradition during Valencia's festival season.

Mountain where Jesus was first tempted by the Devil.

Gaudí's famously flamboyant architectural style is on full display in this sprawling park and garden.

One of Antoni Gaudí's most classic buildings is well-known for its "dragon-back" design.

Construction of Barcelona's iconic (but controversial) church is expected to be completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.

For decades, Puerta del Sol has been illuminated by a giant, guitar-wielding bottle of sherry.

A subterranean relic of the Spanish Civil War hides below this picturesque park.

This sweet-toothed bear searching for snacks has been a symbol of Madrid for decades.

A lush indoor jungle fills this bustling Madrid transportation hub.

An ancient Egyptian temple in the middle of Madrid, Spain.

Subterranean place of worship in Indonesia.

Site of the largest volcanic eruption in the last 25 million years, one which may have nearly wiped out humanity altogether.

Hundreds of Buddhas in a re-discovered Indonesian temple.

Singapore's oldest Hindu temple.

This house is one of the most colorful in the country, and is the last remaining example of a historic villa.