The ancient latrines of the Greeks, in all their public glory.

One of the best-preserved medieval streets in Europe.

This abandoned Greek island was the last active leper colony in Europe.

This famous archeological mystery may be an ancient example of movable type.

A minotaur, a labyrinth, and a dubious restoration pull in visitors from around the world.

The big toe of this towering monument to a Croatian national hero is worn from years of superstitious rubbing.

One of the best-preserved Roman amphitheaters is still used today, but for less brutal events.

A plaque marks the spot where the saint was shoved off the Charles Bridge and into the river.

Macabre astrological automaton clock dating to the late 1400s.

The slender brass strip in Prague's Old Town Square was used to tell time from 1652 to 1918.

This tipsy office building in downtown Prague was originally called “Fred and Ginger.”

This gate served as a small lock-up jail in the 14th century.

The longest hedge maze in the world.

A retirement home for soldiers that can trace its history to the Elizabethan era and beyond.

A replica of the famed statue far from home.

This 1,300 year old monastery built atop a single rock was once only accessible depending on the whims of the tide.

This statue dedicated to the story of a Flemish boy and his dog was relatively obscure in Belgium, but a cult sensation in Japan.

A man throwing a giant severed hand towers over Antwerp’s main square.

The world's oldest bookshop still in operation.

Legacy of the earthquake that nearly wiped Lisbon off the face of the Earth.

This Industrial Age architectural and engineering gem helps visitors and residents alike traverse Lisbon, “The City of Seven Hills.”

The scorched Lisbon church that survived two earthquakes and a massive fire.

One man's remarkable private collection of art from around the world.

A king's pet, a pope's gift, an artist's inspiration, and a tragic shipwreck.