In the middle of a Brussels roundabout, a cargo container balancing on its edge.

The former home and studio of Belgian artist Antoine Wiertz is now a museum dedicated to his work.

From motorcycles to firetrucks and sports cars to horse-drawn carriages, this Belgian collection goes beyond rare cars.

One of Hollywood's most iconic actresses was born in an upscale Brussels neighborhood in 1929.

One of the oldest bank museums in Europe showcases unusual currencies of the world and other money-related miscellanea.

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

A shining memorial to a Belgian hero is said to bring luck to anyone who touches it.

This charming, hidden guild museum holds some 700 years of crossbow history.

Drink among marionettes at this pub inside a historic puppet theater.

This collection of over 50 murals celebrates Brussels' rich history as the self-proclaimed home of the "comic strip."

Built by the Portuguese colonists in the early 16th century, this fort is one of the oldest European structure in Asia.

One of the world's tallest flagpoles.

The largest tea plantation in Southeast Asia supplies gorgeous vistas alongside tea for the surrounding countries.

Holy Hindu shrine in an enormous, monkey-filled limestone cavern.

Climb a steep hill in 90 seconds on the second-oldest urban subway in the world.

A marvel of Byzantine engineering under the streets of Istanbul.

This remarkably well-preserved Egyptian plinth is pretty well traveled for a giant piece of stone.

Five sultans and their families rest in eternal splendor, teeming with overlooked beauty and drama.

A magical and peaceful ruined Cistercian abbey in what is now southern Belgium.

Nature is slowly overtaking this disused cemetery on the outskirts of Brussels.

An imperial church bombed to ruins during WWII now stands as a jagged memorial.

This French chateau is home to the world’s largest private collection of fighter jets.

This natural French spring has been turned into a magical grotto by Roman and medieval constructions.

This church sits upon a peaceful hill and a long, turbulent history.