Places Archimedes Wants to Go

A largely overlooked statue that may commemorate the first publication of 'Don Quixote' outside of Spain.

This cannonball has been lodged in the church wall since a 1695 bombardment destroyed the city center.

Belgium’s famous peeing statue has worn many hats (and coats, and pants), which are on display at this small museum.

Head underground and take a tour of the city's working sewer system, and see the underground river Senne, which defined Brussels for centuries before being covered in the 19th century.

Brussels' favorite peeing boy has a sister.

A fantastical 13th-century fortification sandwiched by a modern hotel in central Brussels.

A little sculpture with a large wardrobe.

Meet the bronze beloved pet to a family of famous peeing statues.

This collection of over 50 murals celebrates Brussels' rich history as the self-proclaimed home of the "comic strip."

Climb inside an iron crystal magnified 165 billion times its normal size.

Learn about stars, weather patterns, or just enjoy the panoramic view of Ghent.

This fairytale castle was built as a show of power but was nearly torn down thanks to its history of torture.

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

Museum on earth sciences featuring a recreation of a famous curiosity cabinet.

The gilded, masterful astronomical clock will calculate time, dates, and planetary positions for thousands of years to come.

Hans Christian Andersen for the postmodern world.

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

A museum celebrating Icelandic history and technology.

This cave resembles the Star Wars Jedi master.

This boat represents the promise of undiscovered territory, a dream of hope, and progress and freedom for Iceland.

A tiny village church in dramatic surroundings.

A rugged hike leads to a breathtaking waterfall, once thought to be the tallest in Iceland.

The picturesque birthplace of Icelandic democracy is drenched in the blood of its brutal past.

Instead of solid circles, the stoplights in this northern Icelandic town have glowing red hearts.