How did a lighthouse wind up in the middle of this landlocked German city?

A poignant mural honors the heroic teenage non-conformists who took on the Nazis and paid the ultimate price.

A distinctive former power plant turned university lecture hall looks like it could make you breakfast.

The first post office in Toronto still operates today, complete with quill pens and ink for writing letters.

Near Dresden, a scenic medieval castle ruin offers atmospheric views, educational ties to forestry, and a glimpse into Saxony’s past.

A unique public space where the walkway is paved with thousands of porcelain tiles.

Germany’s oldest monastery has origins dating back to the 7th century.

A team of concrete athletes stands in the middle of a traffic circle.

Despite the name, this 16th-century structure in Galway wasn't built by the Spanish.

Home to the world's largest collection of nutcrackers.

This clock in a village famous for toys gives a countdown to Christmas.

Created in 1935 as a small gift for those who donated to a charity drive, this little wooden soldier became the symbol of a German town.

Smallest house in Toronto sits on a lot meant to be just wide enough for cars to drive through.

A book collector's dream, this Toronto bookstore has the world's first "Biblio-Mat," a random book vending machine.

This knick-knack-covered house (complete with a matching van) is a charming oddity in the middle of a modest downtown neighborhood.

A collection of human remains, animal body parts, and other macabre curiosities all legally for sale.

One of Canada's most incredible rare book collections holds hundreds of thousands of gorgeous tomes that the general public can touch.

A unique collection of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and everything in-between.

This historic library honors the legacy of the British Empire's first children's librarian.

This stone amphitheater was once part of Nazi Germany's plan to promote propaganda.

Take a seat at this museum that celebrates a centuries-old tradition in a town known for its furniture.

One of the few German synagogues to survive the Kristallnacht pogrom has been beautifully restored.

After falling into disuse, this imposing department store found new life as a Hollywood backdrop and a theater.

One of the world's heaviest musical instruments towers within a popular urban park.