The old observatory in Copenhagen has a spiral corridor used as a racetrack.

Site of the first radio and telephone broadcasting companies in Copenhagen.

The de facto symbol of Copenhagen is this bronze fairytale which cannot seem to keep its head for very long.

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

This sublime architectural marvel is a rare example of an expressionist church.

A microbiologist-chef is slinging noodles with hyperlocal Nordic ingredients.

This striking sculpture of a supermodel in a yoga pose challenges traditional public art.

Tens of thousands of tiny bottles stuffed with various items.

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

The urinal, known by many names and designated as a Norwegian Cultural Heritage Site for its simple and functional design, stands as a testament to old gay history in Norway.

This floating sculpture of ice is a poignant reminder of nature's power.

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

In downtown Oslo, a menacing and terrifying relief clings to a church wall.

A rapidly disappearing authentic bit of the old south.

This Transylvania County city is home to a rare white squirrel population that is descended from an escaped carnival animal.

The medieval center of the Islamic world was also once the seat of Saladin's sultanate.

Daily jousts and dancing barrel makers in Munich's mechanical clock.

A fearsome dragon clings to a corner of Munich's city hall.

This airport currywurst stand is made out of retro airplane parts.

A royal relic from the time that gambling was accidentally made legal in South Carolina.

A mountaintop shrine-temple guarded by a horde of half-demon priests.

An impressive collection is dedicated to the legendary beast.

The last remnant of Kuala Lumpur’s old prison complex now stands on the edge of a Japanese shopping mall.

While most wind tunnels test scale models, the "Cave of Winds" was large enough for actual airplanes.