A giant interactive periodic table with real samples of the elements.

Bullet holes in the church wall are a reminder of the violence that followed the assassination of a high-ranking Nazi officer.

Synagogue built from the stones of Solomon's temple contains the golem of Prague.

A mocking tribute to the past and modern leadership of Prague.

Despite attempts by local police to discourage it, Beatles-inspired graffiti has been a means for artists to air grievances for decades.

This tipsy office building in downtown Prague was originally called “Fred and Ginger.”

A bronze replica of an elm tree that honors the victims that perished in Pawaik Prison.

This biographical museum honors the groundbreaking scientist at her birthplace in Warsaw.

The final resting place of more than 200,000 people, this is one of the largest cemeteries in Europe.

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

A 20-meter (65-foot) robot towers over Tokyo Bay.

Inspired by the famous sculptures on Easter Island, this head serves as a popular meeting spot by Shibuya Station.

This enormous monument is one of the most iconic structures in Tokyo, rudely nicknamed "The Golden Turd."

Mythical beasts symbolizing the city of Tokyo guard a historic bridge.

These unique toilets feature transparent glass covered in PDLC film.

After being lost for decades, this striking mural depicting the atomic bomb covers the wall of a busy Tokyo metro station.

Colloquially known as “piss alley,” this narrow street filled with tiny bars and barbecue stands looks like it was pulled straight out of “Blade Runner.”

An enormous pair of straw sandals woven in the traditional way—to keep demons at bay.

Not quite the menace it once was, this monster still has some chops.

A stunning architectural yet functional feat, towering over Oslo.

An impressive museum dedicated to the resource that made the Scandinavian country rich.

This record shop and unofficial black metal museum is an ode to Oslo's heaviest musical export.

Europe's only museum solely dedicated to the history of whaling still has a fully-functioning whaling ship.

The design of this beautifully crafted building was inspired by Norwegian glaciers.