The world's largest moose statue towers above the highway between Oslo and Trondheim.

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

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

This one-of-its-kind shipyard brings the 12th-century Viking Age back to life.

A museum dedicated to Norwegian music, old and new alike.

At this concrete bunker on the Trondheim fjord, secrets lie above and below the water's surface.

The world's first and only escalator for lazy bicycles and their daunted riders.

A favorite with sightseers and locals alike, this Norwegian funicular provides easy access to a stunning view of Bergen and its environs.

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

In a city of wooden houses, this watchtower was vital for early fire detection.

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

Once home to one of the oldest banks in the world, this building is also where Marco Polo's famous travelogue was written.

This cathedral hides a sculpted dog that determines your fate and an unexploded shell from World War II.

Italian poet Dante Alighieri is entombed in this small mausoleum in Ravenna, and his hometown of Florence has never been too happy about it.

Over 100 towers were built in Bologna during the Middle Ages, but only 22 survive.

Legend has it this fountain built to symbolize the Pope’s power hides a strange secret concerning Neptune's manliness.

The "floating factory" was a highlight in the career of the Italian architect known for his unusual use of reinforced concrete.

The seat of the Mantua bishop holds many secrets within its walls.

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

A floating bridge leaning on barges allows pedestrians to reach the historical center.

In Lago Superiore, the largest expanse of lotus flowers outside of Asia is hard to miss.

A military museum, art park, mausoleum, and architectural oddity all on one fascist's estate.

Pilgrimage site for star-crossed lovers.

One of the most well-preserved castles in Italy also contains a rare medieval example of a port fortification.