Twisted buildings adorn the banks of the Rhine river.

Thousands of tourists and residents in Cologne affix "love padlocks" on the Hohenzollernbrücke Bridge to symbolize their affections.

Statues of a fire-breather, a clown, and a whole performing troupe celebrate Luxembourg's creative side.

Some believe that the artist behind this whimsical statue inserted his own likeness as a way to discreetly flip the bird.

This magenta statue commemorates the legendary marriage between a mermaid and the city's founder.

An expansive complex of subterranean tunnels is all that remains of one of Europe's most formidable medieval fortresses.

One of Hollywood's most iconic actresses was born in an upscale Brussels neighborhood in 1929.

This narrow Ghent alleyway is an officially sanctioned street art tunnel.

This statue dedicated to the story of a Flemish boy and his dog was relatively obscure in Belgium, but a cult sensation in Japan.

The patron of this extravagant Art Nouveau confection insisted that nothing less than a boat should project from its facade.

Brussels' favorite peeing boy has a sister.

The Guardian of Tallinn.

"There's nothing there," and other lies the KGB told us.

Christ's blood allegedly preserved in a Belgian town.

A little sculpture with a large wardrobe.

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

The burning of this 12th-century church kicked off a campaign of Norwegian Black Metal terror.

The attic of a four-century-old canal house hides a clandestine church.

A favorite with sightseers and locals alike, this Norwegian funicular provides easy access to a stunning view of Bergen and its environs.

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

Housing the famous Norwegian ice-defying 19th century polar exploration ship.

It houses the remains of a 17th-century version of the Titanic.

According to this bar, God gave an “11th commandment” to Antwerp: Thou shalt drink beer.