A cathedral resurrected from the ashes of one of Europe's greatest urban fires.

These enormous, stern-faced statues greet visitors with lanterns, and sometimes costumes.

This irregularly shaped sea fortress has defended not one but three different sovereign states.

This endearingly discomfited urinating statue commemorates the sneaky pees had by us all.

A subterranean house of worship carved right out of the bedrock.

This modern museum of Mediterranean culture is surrounded by a surreal concrete honeycomb.

This bridge's unique architecture honors nautical heritage and encourages self-awareness.

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

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

An enormous playhouse designed to look like 21 stacked Lego bricks, with another 25 million colorful Legos inside.

This medieval "painted village" is famous for its geometric facades.

This 11th-century Greek monastery has renowned mosaics and relics of a brutal past.

An impressive museum dedicated to the resource that made the Scandinavian country rich.

Monuments don't get much more metal than these three giant viking swords planted in a Nordic hill.

The grounds and buildings of an old wood pulp mill have been transformed into an innovative art park and museum.

A stunning architectural yet functional feat, towering over Oslo.

Home to three historic ships from the age of Vikings.

Housing the famous Norwegian ice-defying 19th century polar exploration ship.

Across the Pacific in a raft, a museum dedicated to Thor Heyerdahl's now legendary expedition.

One man's exploration of the human form, including the bizarre and delightful "Man Attacked by Babies."

This floating sculpture of ice is a poignant reminder of nature's power.

The design of this beautifully crafted building was inspired by Norwegian glaciers.

A microbiologist-chef is slinging noodles with hyperlocal Nordic ingredients.

The painter of "The Scream" is laid to rest under a stoic bust of himself in the humble corner of an Oslo cemetery.