Unconventional site where the tracks of Zurich tramcars intersect.

The bronzed skull of a beheaded traitor was affixed to the city gate in the 17th century.

Be(w)ar(e) the moat around this historic Czech castle.

Synagogue built from the stones of Solomon's temple contains the golem of Prague.

Despite attempts by local police to discourage it, Beatles-inspired graffiti has been a means for artists to air grievances for decades.

A bust of Franz Kafka spins in pieces, reflecting the writer's inner torment.

Around 100,000 bodies are buried below the medieval headstones, many of which mark graves with multiple bodies stacked up to 12 deep.

Macabre astrological automaton clock dating to the late 1400s.

A statue in the center of Dublin dedicated to one of their favorite sons of rock & roll.

This Dresden church was purposely rebuilt Protestant after being demolished in World War II.

The splendor of this 17th century golden chapel has led it to be called the "eighth wonder of the world."

A 500-year-old series of tunnels long believed to be folkloric was uncovered beneath the streets of Puebla.

Every equinox this Maya pyramid puts on a spooky ancient light show.

Norway's oldest cathedral still in use.

A Dutch clog company in the town of Zaandam loves the wooden shoes so much it made a museum for them.

This windmill has been grinding pigments for traditional paints for more than 200 years.

Tucked in the back of a flower shop, its collection details the fascinating history of the Netherlands's iconic symbol.

A misnamed well, with a deep dark past.

This 700-year-old street food market features baby octopus and soy donuts.

One of the best beaches in the entire world.

This simple sailing boat is one of the oldest preserved fishing vessels of its kind in the world.

The world's first cageless zoo is working to save endangered Tasmanian devils.

Morocco’s modern capital was once a haven for Barbary pirates, who went so far as to establish a republic of their own.

The oldest known university in the world is in Fez, Morocco.