The remains of a notorious mental institution that became known for its structural design failures and experiments carried out on patients.

An artistic garden environment of tile mosaic sculptures.

This semi-permanent cathedral was built of cardboard, wood, and steel after Christchurch's 2011 earthquake.

High winds can make this one scary landing.

The highest concentration of Art Deco buildings in the world.

Handcrafted thermal spa washes away each night with the tide.

This bridge's unique architecture honors nautical heritage and encourages self-awareness.

The traveling wares of Denmark's most famous author.

Swedish skyscraper with a 90° twist.

This bronze marker acknowledges an embarrassing royal blunder.

This chimerical bridge/tunnel appears to dead end right into the sea.

Pre-Nazi swastikas adorn the sculpted pachyderms flanking this brewhouse portal.

Beneath Denmark's Højbro bridge, a bronze merman and his seven sons forever mourn for the mother and wife who left them for land.

This pair of gilded girls atop an Art Deco building in Copenhagen were built to function as a weather indicator.

The art museum is decorated with creatively remodeled pre-Nazi swastikas.

Danish tourist destination well known for open stalls where vendors sell marijuana on the street.

Climb to the top of its spiral spire for spectacular views of Copenhagen.

A stunning 18th-century site where pilgrims ascend by a series of punishing stairs only to return via funicular.

This restored Portuguese cafe may well be the most beautiful place in the world to grab a Big Mac.

Elaborate tile work in this railway station tells the story of Portugal.

This giant sculpture made of trash is a critique of society's wastefulness.

Hidden beneath a beautiful overlook you’ll find the history of the city depicted in comic strip format next to a pay toilet.

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.