The headless bodies of more than 1,300 guillotined victims of the Reign of Terror are buried here in mass graves.

Twelve grave-faced marble angels guard the emperor's tomb at Les Invalides.

This bridge was constructed from the rubble of the infamous Bastille.

Two awe-inspiring globes from the reign of the Sun King hang from the ceiling of France's national library.

Known as the "Dodo Manège," this carousel features a herd of animals that have disappeared—or may be gone soon.

A majestic lion statue guards this Parisian botanical garden, and feeds on an unsettling item.

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

Home to three historic ships from the age of Vikings.

One man's exploration of the human form, including the bizarre and delightful "Man Attacked by Babies."

This historic timepiece is thought to be the only public clock in the world that keeps lunar time.

The place where World War I began.

Oriental bazaar in the heart of Sarajevo.

This stunning, out-of-the-way Croatian monument commemorates a community's uprising against occupying fascist forces.

An abandoned monument remembering the "Pančevo Holocaust" now stands as a shadow of its former self.

Built as an anti-fascist tribute, this surreal Yugoslav memorial became an unwelcome symbol after the Croatian war for independence.

Destroyed Serbian army headquarters sits half crumbled in a largely revitalized Belgrade.

"Stairs of the Turks", a chalky white cliff eroded conveniently into stairs, allowing for easy pillaging.

One of the longest wooden benches in the world snakes around Geneva's Treille Promenade.

Remains of the artificial harbours invented for the Allied invasion of Normandy can still be seen at sea.

This ancient theater was once the home of fierce gladiatorial battles.

Balconies that have a most unusual accent.

A series of abstract, silly sculptures represent the works of a great modern classical composer.

A memorial to the nearly 10,000 American soldiers laid to rest on the beaches of Normandy during WWII.

Napoleon's childhood home is now open for people to explore the beginnings of France's short general.