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

This former guildhall with a bacon-like exterior is now home to a museum covering 600 years of Antwerp's musical history.

The legendary giant's severed hand sits on Antwerp's popular shopping street.

A man throwing a giant severed hand towers over Antwerp’s main square.

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

Some of the greatest minds in the history of Hungarian art and science converged in this café.

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

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

This floating sculpture of ice is a poignant reminder of nature's power.

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

Home to three historic ships from the age of Vikings.

Poetic, metallic giraffes adorn a square off an Edinburgh thoroughfare.

This nondescript building was the birthplace of Morris cars.

An 11th-century runestone decorates the halls of Terminal 2 of this Scandinavian travel hub.

This dazzling Buddhist temple was constructed from over one million ceramic tiles salvaged from a British shipwreck.

The western face was supposedly left clock-less to snub the Welsh.

Mysteriously stacked storefront paths give this medieval British town an iconic style like none other.

Climb to the top of its spiral spire for spectacular views of Copenhagen.

This Welsh village gave itself a ridiculous name in a publicity stunt a century ahead of its time.

The highest peak in Wales is said to be the final resting place of a giant killed by King Arthur.

The stately remains of Llywelyn the Great's mighty fortress.

A miniature Italianate fantasy village on the coast of Wales and the set of ITC classic "The Prisoner."

For decades, Puerta del Sol has been illuminated by a giant, guitar-wielding bottle of sherry.

This sweet-toothed bear searching for snacks has been a symbol of Madrid for decades.