An unconventional and naturalistic sculpture depicting the artist marking his territory on an exterior faculty wall.

A medieval village, with red wooden cottages around a stone church, stands as a well-preserved example of a settlement type that was once common in northern Sweden.

The remains of the observatory of the Danish astronomer who first measured the speed of light.

A small artistic "graveyard" where clichéd expressions have been buried.

This cave at the base of an unusually shaped cliff is said to be inhabited by a mythical forest enchantres from Scandinavian folklore.

After attracting attention for nearly three decades while standing in front of a church, this phallic stone sculpture is now tucked away in a campus backyard.

A quirky, larger than life sculpture on an old bunker pays tribute to an eccentric carnival entertainer.

This aged paving stone, marked by a maiden's foot imprint and the tales of her plunge from the cathedral tower, serves as a memorial to a tragic local legend.

This declassified Cold War bunker hosts a large collection of Swedish aircraft.

The place to be if you love vintage Swedish cars.

This castle ruin in the middle of nowhere is a gem for wildlife enthusiasts.

There are no crying babies in this neck of the woods.

Once the center of power for the region's various factories.

A statue of the heroic plumber stands outside a company that bluffed its way into being Nintendo’s Scandinavian distributor.

Iron Age grave stones and Viking burials, a short drive from Gothenburg.

Walking through this narrow gorge will make you feel like you've fallen into a fairytale landscape.

This Greek Orthodox church houses the mummified body of St. Spyridon.

A statue built to honor the elite soldiers who fought for Latvia during World War I.

Liechtenstein's royal family calls this medieval alpine castle home.

Legend has it that this church faced a troll problem, leading to the affixing of a stone face of Satan above the entrance to deter further encounters.

A secluded oasis of contemporary art and natural beauty.

This museum houses and extensive collection of technology contributed by the Polish people.

These abundant, over-the-top monuments are so widely scattered that they define the entire compact capital cityscape, often leading to jokes about whether there are more statues than residents.

Where a troll might repair your shoes in exchange for a bowl of porridge.