The first passenger cable car in the world.

Gargoyle head that brings good luck.

The complex has been abandoned since the Croatian War of Independence, barring a stint as a set for 'Game of Thrones.'

A musical instrument played by the sea.

A chain of 16 wondrous lakes formed as a result of the gradual dissolution of soluble layers of bedrock.

Vienna's giant wonder wheel had a starring role in one of the greatest noir movies of all time.

An artist's whimsical transformation of everyday objects.

These steps offer a breathtaking view of one of Europe's most besieged fortresses.

Overlooking the burial ground is a tower designed to prevent thieves from snatching the recently deceased.

A six-ton wedding present for the King of the Scots.

The most loyal of little dogs, or a Victorian era publicity stunt?

Overlooked by many, the two famous Scottish warriors guard the main gate of Edinburgh Castle.

This otherwise ordinary close on the Royal Mile constituted the end of the world for Edinburgh’s poorest residents.

This obscure walkway links Edinburgh’s Old Town with one of the city's prime vantage points.

A 18th century graveyard and its astonishing cortege of macabre iconography.

Ruined 11th century abbey built by King David I in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Daily jousts and dancing barrel makers in Munich's mechanical clock.

The largest bottled beer collection in the world holds over 22,000 unique beer bottles.

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

Hans Christian Andersen for the postmodern world.

Pre-Nazi swastikas adorn the sculpted pachyderms flanking this brewhouse portal.

The de facto symbol of Copenhagen is this bronze fairytale which cannot seem to keep its head for very long.

Copenhagen's celebrated theme park and gardens.

Silverware in the sidewalk outside a grocery store cements this neighborhood’s Italian culinary history.