A man throwing a giant severed hand towers over Antwerp’s main square.

This historical Netherlands fortress still bears the marks of its single siege.

The medieval home is still engraved with the symbol of the profession, an eye flanked by two axes.

The Jesus tree of Malta bears a striking resemblance to Christ on the cross.

Burial grounds for more than 1,000 bodies deep under the modern town of Rabat.

Overshadowed by other, more famous Maltese catacombs, this ancient burial chamber has one of the best examples of a ritual agape table.

This unique building in the main square stands out among the city's typically Baroque architecture.

This church is named for one of the most dramatic tales in the early Christian church.

According to a local legend, this old castle could only be built after a woman was immured in the walls.

An imperial church bombed to ruins during WWII now stands as a jagged memorial.

A perfectly circular lake is formed by the crater of an ancient underwater volcano.

Europe's oldest still-operational tea farm also boasts a spectacular view.

This abandoned five-star hotel is now a five-star urban exploration destination.

This fairy-tale, neo-Gothic church in the Azores is a world of magical realism.

This unique architectural wonder is also tied to one of the 20th-century's most renowned writers.

This little-known national museum houses over 40,000 works of art from across the world.

Elaborately carved to showcase the glorious wealth that the age of exploration brought to the Portuguese empire.

This Industrial Age architectural and engineering gem helps visitors and residents alike traverse Lisbon, “The City of Seven Hills.”

Legacy of the earthquake that nearly wiped Lisbon off the face of the Earth.

A medieval gate once used as a prison and how home to a city museum.

A ruined castle stands atop a hill surrounded by dragon lore.

A memorial for a young woman and her ghost, which are claimed to have caused countless deathly shipwrecks.

Germany's Glienicke Bridge has a shady history of clandestine meetings, espionage, and spycraft.

This enchanting mountain plateau celebrates spooky local folklore.