A whimsical bridge uses saxophones to pay tribute to two great men and the European Union.

A pair of iconic characters from the local newspaper argue over pet snails.

This metal monument marking the middle of Belgium represents three regions coming together to form one country.

The tallest church in Mechelen might have been the tallest in the world if not for a lack of funds.

A set of parking garage escalators doubling as a historical overview of Rotterdam.

A statue of the second-tallest Dutchman in history.

A striking memorial to the Jews of Leiden who were murdered during World War II is scattered throughout the city.

A tribute to a unique bike race that takes place every year.

This abandoned boat sits on a nude beach, is shaped like a UFO, and is covered in graffiti.

A sobering account of the vibrant multicultural neighborhood that was destroyed under apartheid.

The Cape of Good Hope is not quite as low as you can go on the African continent, but it's still geographically significant.

This small monument marks the divide between the Atlantic and Indian Oceans at the southernmost tip of Africa.

A monumental toilet that is also host to rare plants.

This unassuming stone bollard is a centuries-old marker denoting the center of the city.

The highest cold-water geyser in the world.

The former home and studio of Belgian artist Antoine Wiertz is now a museum dedicated to his work.

From motorcycles to firetrucks and sports cars to horse-drawn carriages, this Belgian collection goes beyond rare cars.

This 19th-century zoological collection has withstood the test of time.

Where George Lemaître discovered the expanding nature of the universe.

An installation that makes understanding the size of the universe a walk in the park.

The cutest way to stay safe in traffic.

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

A piece of the front end of a British cruiser that was used as a block ship in World War I.

One of the oldest bank museums in Europe showcases unusual currencies of the world and other money-related miscellanea.