Architectural monsters are devouring this palace's every door and window.

The skull of the patron saint of lovers lies in the Basilica di Santa Maria in Cosmedin—maybe.

The yawning maw of this pagan visage is said to bite off the hands of liars.

The crypts of Capuchin friars decorated with the bones of over 4,000 friars, including an entire "crypt of pelvises."

This ritzy Italian market is built around a statue of an unforgiven heretic who was burned for his belief in an endless universe.

One of several skulls claiming to belong to the beheaded St. John the Baptist is on display at this Roman church.

The intricate geometry inside this Baroque-style dome was designed to create "terror of the human soul."

Montreal's giant farmer's market is a foodie's best friend, especially in the winter months.

Canada's largest graveyard boasts a lot of noteworthy artifacts as well as its own computerized mapping service.

There has been an astronomical clock on this spot since the 14th century.

A beer pipeline runs beneath Bruges.

The encased skull that is widely believed to belong to St. John the Baptist.

Science fiction's grandfather has a fittingly marvelous tomb.

This fairytale castle was built as a show of power but was nearly torn down thanks to its history of torture.

Brussels' favorite peeing boy has a sister.

A little sculpture with a large wardrobe.

Cozy basement bar sports an inventory of over 2,000 beers.

Three floors of musical instruments coming from all corners of the world and hundreds of years of musical history.

A lovely biographical museum in the artist's home of 24 years.

This "second" cemetery represents New Orleans' attempt to keep cholera at bay.

New Orleans' famous cemetery, located on the site of a former race track.

This historic "City of the Dead" lies prominently in the center of New Orleans' famous Garden District.

In terms of history and architecture, this is one of the most remarkable cemeteries in the world.

Hide from the tourist hordes in these relatively unknown, and unguarded lava caves.