An alien church provides much needed silence in the midst of a Finland shopping center.

An abstract monument to a symphonic composer.

These enormous, stern-faced statues greet visitors with lanterns, and sometimes costumes.

Finland's oldest astronomical observatory once played a crucial role in seafaring and timekeeping.

Dedicated to the outnumbered Finnish forces who pushed back Soviet forces during the conflict.

This insurance company building reminds customers that witches, bears, and gnomes are out there, best be insured.

This endearingly discomfited urinating statue commemorates the sneaky pees had by us all.

An underground city of salt.

Krakow's own version of the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

This grubby wall is said to be one of the Earth's esoteric energy centers.

This Polish cave has housed a dragon, a brothel, and an enduring legend.

A statue commemorating a Polish dog who took his role as man's best friend very seriously.

Seven dragon statues—including one that breathes real fire—are scattered throughout the streets of Krakow.

St. Mary's features one of the most spectacularly decorated cathedral interiors in all of Europe.

Poland's oldest surviving university building holds a wealth of historic science instruments including some used by Copernicus.

This quaint Italian town keeps losing ground as the sides of its plateau slowly erode.

Nine caves filled with recently-discovered archaeological finds under the houses and the streets of the most ancient district of an old town.

A museum dedicated Germany's favorite drink and most well-known festival.

A forgotten and crumbling Yugoslav monument to the victims of fascism.

The smaller of the three towers of San Marino is a former prison inaccessible from the ground level.

This museum stands out for its poignant portrayal of the atrocities of the Vietnam War and serves as a vital educational tool for promoting peace and understanding.

Unbeknownst to many, this fountain was erected as a tomb and still holds the remains of a Frenchman.

Walk through a clothing store, across a courtyard, and up several flights of stairs for delicious coffee with a side of beautiful views.

Ho Chi Minh's perfectly preserved body has been on display here since 1975.