Once the tallest building in Chisinau, this unique tower is a relic of Soviet architecture.

At less than four inches in height, this iconic fictional character is the smallest public statue in all of Moldova.

A statue dedicated to the founders of communism.

A vivid and terrifying mural blends pop-culture-style depictions of Hell with traditional Orthodox imagery.

This oversized tribute to the nation's tiniest coin highlights the value of small contributions.

See every month of the year personified at this opulent Turinese fountain.

A portrayal of two lamps embraced and in love.

Spanish architects used seized Muslim gravestones to rebuild parts of the fortress.

Spain's unique Mosque-Cathedral has been a place of worship for both Muslims and Christians throughout its history.

A curious carving hides on a marble column in the Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba.

Touching this little fossil embedded in the wall of a grand mosque-cathedral may make your wishes come true.

The world's most elegant power lines.

The final resting place of the great navigator, or maybe his brother.

A 16th-century Andalusian palace.

The world's largest wooden structure.

Spain's largest bullring offers a unique glimpse at architecture and history.

This small chapel is built of human bones and decorated with a golden skeleton.

Catering to broken dolls for almost 200 years, this repair shop is now a charnel house of doll parts.

Portugal's National Pantheon has a history of curses, collapses and financial problems.

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

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

A king's pet, a pope's gift, an artist's inspiration, and a tragic shipwreck.

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

A hidden three-foot-wide house separates these two regal churches.