An Albanian monument to the Communism that nearly crushed the country is now a crumbling wreck.

This ominous Albanian fortress houses tanks and downed planes as a reminder of their victories over Western imperialism.

Climb into Albania's communist history while enjoying a spectacular ocean view.

Gigantic water vessel, permanently grounded in Southern Albania.

According to a local legend, this old castle could only be built after a woman was immured in the walls.

A 11-foot former president stands on a Kosovo street that also bears his name.

This massive monument was unveiled the day Kosovo declared independence from Serbia.

A futuristic, brutalist masterpiece that is also strangely prison-like.

A historical puzzle lies at the origins of this structure.

This fortress dates back to the 6th century and is also the site of a controversial abandoned restoration project.

In the hometown of the Catholic saint and Nobel Peace Prize winner, a memorial dedicated to her legacy.

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

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

Golden cobblestones remember a time when this small alley was used to avoid having to give a Nazi salute.

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

Inspired by Thomas Stothard's painting of the "Journey to Canterbury," albeit with Canterbury natives.

A 90-ton, gravity-defiant steam locomotive shoots for the skies in this bizarrely beautiful public artwork.

One of the most iconic neon ads of former East Germany.

This Polish cave has housed a dragon, a brothel, and an enduring legend.

A statue commemorating a Polish dog who took his role as man's best friend very seriously.

Throughout this shopping mall are medieval ruins that were discovered during the mall's construction.

The incredible private taxidermy collection of an eccentric zoologist.

A menagerie of curiously bred creatures.

The small bright red pillar survived the 1996 Manchester bombing virtually unscathed.