The giant statue and its model solar system honor the native Pole who declared that the Earth revolves around the Sun.

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

An artificial date palm stands as a memorial to Warsaw's Jewish community.

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

This bell stars in a tragic love tale and is said to make wishes come true.

Catch a scenic view of Warsaw's Old Town from the top of a centuries-old dumping ground.

A statue honors the children who fought Nazis in Poland.

The Polish capital has had a deep connection to its guardian mermaid for almost a millennium now.

A menacing statue of this mythical creature can be seen at the legendary site of the monster's lair.

The last king of Poland was interred in this church nearly 200 years after his death.

Legend says this is actually a heartbroken prince waiting for his true love's kiss.

This futuristic airport terminal was abandoned for decades before reopening as a hotel—with a vintage plane of its own parked out back.

A dazzling display of lights and crystals.

This spiny beast guards an artist's village while vying for the title of largest lobster in the world.

Dedicated to the victims of one of the deadliest hurricanes to strike the United States in recorded history.

This 140-year-old beacon off the Florida Keys marks the wreck of a Navy ship that once roamed the Caribbean hunting pirates.

The sign that drew attention to a young boy's cucumber stand is now the name of his fruit superstore.

While you wait to cross the street at a traffic light in Mainz, you might notice that the light is staring back at you.

Somber memorial to the May 10, 1933, book-burning which took place on this spot.

Fantastic views and thousands of love locks.

This ferry carries passengers across the Rhine propelled by no engine or paddles but by the river's current.

Switzerland's oldest public observatory is an important part of the Zurich cityscape.

This artistic fountain display pays homage to this area's theatrical history.

Meet the bronze beloved pet to a family of famous peeing statues.