Geneva, Switzerland
L’horloge Fleurie (The Flower Clock)
The world's largest second-hand graces a clock surrounded by constantly changing flower beds.
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Geneva, Switzerland
The world's largest second-hand graces a clock surrounded by constantly changing flower beds.
Munich, Germany
One of the most easily accessible examples of the rare 1960s UFO houses.
Munich, Germany
This tribute to the 16th-century composer is now an unusual shrine to Michael Jackson.
Munich, Germany
A fearsome dragon clings to a corner of Munich's city hall.
Munich, Germany
Daily jousts and dancing barrel makers in Munich's mechanical clock.
Munich, Germany
A serious museum dedicated to two German comedians.
Budapest, Hungary
The largest statue of this convex, homogeneous object with just one stable and one unstable equilibrium point.
Budapest, Hungary
Also known as Uncle Karl, the beloved bronze copper keeps a watchful eye on St. Stephen’s Basilica while people rub his lucky belly.
Budapest, Hungary
On Gellért Hill, this statue depicts the tragic tale of lovers divided by the Danube.
Budapest, Hungary
Tucked away near more famous landmarks lies a statue meant to symbolize the confluence and continuing development of human culture.
Budapest, Hungary
How did an Australian statue of the Bard of Avon end up in the Hungarian capital?
London, England
A discarded movie prop that was the original monolith for "2001: A Space Odyssey."
London, England
Sculptor Antony Gormley used chaos theory and fractal growth to design his tallest creation.
London, England
A charming 17th-century alley is lined with secondhand bookstores and antiquarian shops.
London, England
An unusual ode to the late Irish playwright, complete with a squiggly bust and coffin-shaped bench.
London, England
These ornate arches show how the course of the River Thames has changed.
London, England
This ancient Egyptian obelisk still bears the wounds of World War I.
London, England
Giant, friendly pelicans in Central London, the most unlikely of places.
London, England
A unique tribute to the millions of animals who served and died for the British military.
London, England
London's last remaining public soapbox site has seen speeches from Karl Marx, Vladmir Lenin, and George Orwell.
London, England
This once-controversial and slightly confusing statue of Achilles was built out of captured cannons.
London, England
Once designed as the entrance to Buckingham Palace, this structure was later relocated and stands as a victory arch.
London, England
This striking statue brings a scene from the African savannah into central London.
Wrocław, Poland
A collection of old neon signs from all over Poland line a secluded courtyard.