This pair of unsuspecting buildings are in fact the very first modern skyscrapers in Europe.

The Swedish flag over this small naval fort signals that the nation is at peace.

A 130-year-old urinal is the oldest of Stockholm and perhaps all of Sweden.

This gem from the industrial age helps visitors and residents alike traverse hilly Stockholm.

Stockholm's narrowest alley is barely over two feet wide.

It is said that each of the white stones in the red facade of this medieval house represents the head of a murdered Swedish noble.

An ancient Viking runestone hidden in plain view in Stockholm's old town.

Stockholm's deepest subway station is also a stunning ecological wonder.

It houses the remains of a 17th-century version of the Titanic.

An illuminated manuscript comprising the life's work of a lone monk, inexplicably decorated with a portrait of Satan himself.

Stockholm's decidedly unique public transit system has doubled as the world's longest art gallery for decades.

The final resting place of one of the brightest physicists of the 20th century.

The final resting place of the author who gave us the Little Mermaid, the Ugly Duckling, and many more beloved fairy tales.

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

Danish tourist destination well known for open stalls where vendors sell marijuana on the street.

This sculptural representation of an Andersen fairy tale had to be pushed away for being too grim.

Long before ultrasounds and modern testing, medical specimens like these conjoined twins helped physicians learn about congenital anomalies.

The only surviving piece of Copenhagen's 16th-century defensive wall.

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

This stunning Connecticut mansion is actually just a one-room-deep hoax.

Drive up a paved road into "Nevada's Yosemite" for exquisite views and mountain hiking in an alpine setting.

The world's largest dead polar bear, immortalized by taxidermy and Hunter S. Thompson.

Once a famous outpost for purchasing saddles and spurs, this museum preserves the art, craft, and style of the American cowboy.

This arts and culture cultural center explores the diverse cultural heritage of the American West.