Reminiscent of a termite mound, this imposing structure is likely an ancient funerary monument.

An architectural oddity where the triglyphs of the courtyard of walls create an optical illusion.

An intricate ceramic tile facade adorns this five-star hotel.

Hanging within this medieval church are the bones of a beast allegedly slain by a fourth-century saint.

The plague quarantine island home to the alleged "Vampire of Venice."

Stare out over the lagoon and beyond from this 10th-century campanile on the island where the city of Venice began.

An island on the Venetian Lagoon hosts this stone chair that has nothing to do with the King of the Huns.

The small peaceful island off the Venice tourist circuit is where the city began more than 1,500 years ago.

A star-shaped fortress town fort built in the geometric model of the Renaissance utopian city.

This star-shaped military outpost is now simply trying to protect itself from neglect.

The camera-toting gargoyle juts out from the exterior of a Gothic cathedral.

The gaunt visage of this angular Christ giant is enough to put the fear of God into all who see it.

This one-time health resort was used by aristocrats around the world.

Located in a heritage building, this Mickey D's is missing its Golden Arches.

These paved rills bring freshwater into Altstadt and could spell wedding bells for whoever stumbles into the waters.

This medieval cathedral houses stained-glass windows featuring saints and pretzels.

The tallest church in Mechelen might have been the tallest in the world if not for a lack of funds.

The birthplace of the titular coat and related products celebrates its claim to fame with a statue of a coat.

This traditional festival celebrates a family of wooden giants that have survived Nazis, wars, and religion.

Switzerland's oldest public observatory is an important part of the Zurich cityscape.

Visitors may notice something strange walking through this quaint German town.

Of course Salvador Dalí lived in a castle...

Giant eggs, walls of bread, and nightmare surreality mark the largest collection of works by Salvador Dalí.

This amazing piece of modern art honors the hundreds of fishermen killed during Cambrils' "year of misfortunes."