A medieval palace holding a millennium of the Crown of Aragon's records

An empty bookshelf commemorates the books which were lost during the infamous event

An unassuming hillside that preserved humanity's oldest genetic code

One of the oldest still-used metallic fountains in Europe

This plaque commemorates the end of a symbolic battle waged by local residents against a project to demolish a large number of homes. And although it only lasted 2 and a half months, it still has major repercussions today

Despite its romantic name, this cross marks the site of a tragedy (and, incidentally, an ancient frontier)

This showcase displays contemporary works of art from a private collection, with the aim of making them accessible to everyone

This humble grave is that of one of the most important men in Belgian history. But its incongruous location masks a cruel twist of destiny...

The geographical centre of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is marked by this metal point

This dolmen-like monument in the countryside is a symbol of the link between Belgium and Portugal (and indeed all other European countries)

This lantern pillory is probably the most remarkable and best preserved in Europe

Luxembourg's most popular statue since 1923 has been missing for... 26 years!

The ruins of one of the most important Roman villas north of the Alps.

This Luxembourg cave is covered in cryptic looking marks left by mining activity.

This housing estate commissioned by a local sugar magnate was an early project by influential architect Le Corbusier.

This noble mash-up in eastern Luxembourg is part Medieval, part Renaissance, all castle.

The small alleys in Lübeck's Old Town are a result of medieval urban sprawl.

A statue honors the local legend that the devil helped build St. Mary's church after being tricked into thinking it was going to be a wine bar.

The bells remain in a shattered heap exactly as they fell when the church was bombed in World War II.

A stunning two-story timepiece within a medieval Brick Gothic church.

Dancing skeletal figures pay homage to a medieval mural destroyed during World War II.

The almost useless bridge that no Belgian wants to see disappear

Elevated brass pavilions form a kaleidoscope of fragmented views of the surrounding historic cityscape.

A small stone boy mischievously turns his backside toward the city’s most famous water carrier.