The unusually large seat sits atop the base of a ruined temple.

A fearsome dragon clings to a corner of Munich's city hall.

Go surfing on this urban wave, "hacked" by local surfers.

These bronze pamphlets remember a remarkable group of Germans who fearlessly opposed the Nazis in the very center of their power.

This strange statue features a bust of the famous composer plopped atop a woman's body.

Four-story slides send people whizzing through the math department at this Munich university.

A surprisingly detailed model of one of the most powerful telescopes in the world.

This century-old cinema house has a marquee that has been hand painted by a single man for over 25 years.

This red London phone booth once stood in front of Buckingham Palace and was used by the queen.

Ugly 18th-century dwarf statues living in a perfectly landscaped Austrian garden.

Terrifically morbid cemetary and site of famous Paracelsus' grave.

A small marionette collection located within the dark cellars of an 11th-century Austrian castle.

The medieval network of canals hidden underneath the city is opened to explorers each year.

This 19th century cyclorama acts like an analogue time machine to a different era.

The beautiful, ornate weather station is the most popular geocache in Salzburg.

Amidst medieval and baroque buildings, five human-sized gherkins stand tall.

This landmark Victorian folly rewards visitors with spectacular views over the Peak District.

These mysterious Viking chess pieces spent centuries hidden on a remote Scottish island.

A statue of the legendary Celtic warrior queen who fought the Roman invaders stands in one of the cities she once destroyed.

Created as a punny statement about genetic engineering this monstrous hybrid statue has become a beloved icon.

Final resting place of John Middleton "The Childe of Hale."

One of the most enjoyable bits of history at Coney Island and “the most romantic ride in the world.”

This lush area was the site of extensive enemy bombing during WWII.

The fierce beast perches atop a pedestal marking where the historic City of London gates once stood.