This seemingly humble work of art—a block of limestone—conceals a daring story and an artistic tour de force.

The largest carved family tree in Europe is 135 square meters.

A chapel quietly preserves the remains of Father Damien, who devoted his life to caring for leprosy patients.

This unfinished sculpture, once loathed by locals, ultimately earned their affection.

Discover what life is like on Amsterdam’s famous canals.

Above the heads of passersby stands a small statue commemorating soldiers from the Boer War.

Widely advertised as Amsterdam’s narrowest street, this passage was once a highlight of the Red Light District before its windows closed.

This historic Amsterdam bar used to accept sailor's monkeys as payment.

This city square is home to Amsterdam's oldest church and a statue honoring Dutch sex workers.

An ancient passage filled with stalls selling used books, once frequented by Vincent Van Gogh.

A public urinal so pretty, it was declared a national monument.

The former home of a mad diplomat is said to still be marked in bloody, arcane scrawls.

The mirrored section takes the shape of Hebrew characters when viewed from above.

A statue commemorating 'the greatest inhabitant of Amsterdam of all time.'

One of Amsterdam's narrowest houses is located right across the canal from its widest.

A trompe-l'oeil fresco celebrating 250 Walloon figures who left their mark on the region.

This little jewel of post-war religious architecture is hidden inside the Diocesan Museum, which swallowed it when it was built.

Cemetery honors Americans who died during WWII and is the resting place of Gen. George S. Patton.

A lush vertical garden blooming in the heart of Paris.

The ruins of one of the most important Roman villas north of the Alps.

These exceptionally narrow openings between giant rocks will test your daring.

Freemasonry’s universal creed etched in limestone.

A small museum dedicated to mustard making inside a still-working mill.

Rendering of a comic-book hero turned Luxembourg national symbol.