This giant, granite purse is one of Melbourne's most unique and distinctive pieces of public art.

This Melbourne bank has unique Gothic-style architectural features and is one of the most majestic operating bank branches in the world.

Tiny artwork tucked within glass letterboxes form this hidden gem of an art gallery.

A memorial to 350 people burned at the stake for witchcraft.

A 10-meter totem pole stands as a tribute to Seattle’s sister city of Bergen, Norway.

A favorite with sightseers and locals alike, this Norwegian funicular provides easy access to a stunning view of Bergen and its environs.

The world's northernmost ice hotel.

This beloved wartime mascot has been honored with not just one, but two statues.

The great polar explorer is remembered in this far northern town, where he embarked on his final expedition.

The world's northernmost aquarium looks like it has fallen over.

This functioning parish church is also the site of many concert performances due to its wonderful acoustics.

The convergence of two currents makes this a surprisingly pleasant getaway in the Arctic Circle.

A collection documenting Nazi occupation of Norway, including a painting believed to be made by Hitler.

A naturally occurring tunnel in this Nordic mountain makes it look like it's been shot.

An opportunity to walk in the footsteps of Nobel Peace Prize winners.

Monuments don't get much more metal than these three giant viking swords planted in a Nordic hill.

An art project designed to encourage people to explore and investigate their surroundings more closely

This unlikely 1980s relic at a bus station recalls the New York real estate tycoon before his political career.

This striking sculpture of a supermodel in a yoga pose challenges traditional public art.

A stunning architectural yet functional feat, towering over Oslo.

Located within military grounds, this one-legged bronze soldier poignantly showcases the human cost of war.

In downtown Oslo, a menacing and terrifying relief clings to a church wall.

A celebration of Norwegian independence, or public art gone wrong?

A cannonball fired during a war against Sweden is wedged in the wall of this old post office.