Zadar, Croatia
Pillar of Shame
Now harmless, this looming post struck fear into the heart of medieval troublemakers.
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Zadar, Croatia
Now harmless, this looming post struck fear into the heart of medieval troublemakers.
Zadar, Croatia
A musical instrument played by the sea.
Pula, Croatia
One of the best-preserved Roman amphitheaters is still used today, but for less brutal events.
Trutnov, Czechia
Each spring, residents of this Czech town hoist a 'slain' metal dragon onto the city hall to commemorate a local medieval legend
Wrocław, Poland
The silly symbol for an underground protest group is now scattered around the city.
Gryfino, Poland
Countless stories attempt to explain Poland's mysterious J-shaped trees.
Halbe, Germany
It's always summer at the beach inside this former airship hangar.
Berlin, Germany
Berlin's old airport.
Berlin, Germany
For patriotic Russians, this memorial honoring the Soviet soldiers who died liberating Berlin in 1945 is the most sacred location outside of Russia.
Berlin, Germany
On the Spree bank, discover one of the last reminders of a symbolic wall that divided, and was torn down by the people.
Hanover, Germany
After this historic church was destroyed by World War II bombing, its blackened shell was left standing as a monument.
Hanover, Germany
Striking occult iconography on a medieval German church.
Hamburg, Germany
This red light district plaza memorializes the Fab Four and their historic connection to the area.
Rendsburg, Germany
One of the last remaining railway viaducts equipped with a transporter ferry.
Skagen, Denmark
The northernmost point in Denmark is a turbulent sandbar created by two clashing seas.
Billund, Denmark
An enormous playhouse designed to look like 21 stacked Lego bricks, with another 25 million colorful Legos inside.
Billund, Denmark
The original home of the Lego has a huge amusement park dedicated to the iconic plastic toy.
Malmö, Sweden
This poignant sculpture of a gnarled weapon is a symbol of non-violence.
Malmö, Sweden
Swedish skyscraper with a 90° twist.
Malmö, Sweden
This chimerical bridge/tunnel appears to dead end right into the sea.
Copenhagen, Denmark
Pre-Nazi swastikas adorn the sculpted pachyderms flanking this brewhouse portal.
Copenhagen, Denmark
An ultra-modern diversity park in Denmark has turned an entire city block electric pink.
Copenhagen, Denmark
Copenhagen's celebrated theme park and gardens.
Copenhagen, Denmark
This bridge's unique architecture honors nautical heritage and encourages self-awareness.