Places johnw404 Wants to Go

The world's tallest statue of a woman wields the world's tallest sword and is at risk of toppling over.

Legacy of the earthquake that nearly wiped Lisbon off the face of the Earth.

This astronomical clock is the second oldest in England.

The oldest residential street in Europe also features an optical illusion.

This statue dedicated to the story of a Flemish boy and his dog was relatively obscure in Belgium, but a cult sensation in Japan.

A whimsical bridge uses saxophones to pay tribute to two great men and the European Union.

The legendary giant's severed hand sits on Antwerp's popular shopping street.

This architectural oddity is an oasis of green on the outskirts of Valencia.

A neighborhood church's unusual abstract stained glass was the final project of avant-garde artist Jean Cocteau.

One architect's organic, human-centric design has been fully realized in this alien art house.

Bordered by forest on three sides and the ocean on the other, the Great Dune of Pilat is the highest sand dune in Europe.

This tiny hotel perched atop a 50-foot tower really puts things into perspective.

One man's desire to transcend art led to the construction of this outsider chapel.

This museum in a Paris apartment gives a unique look at the iconic French singer's life.

A Gothic cathedral created from volcanic rocks.

A statue honoring Frank Sidebottom, a beloved cartoon figure from Timperley.

A tribute to an explorer and naturalist often overlooked by history.

This sculpture honors a long-beloved English comic strip in the main character's hometown.

After the band included its number in one of their songs, the box became a monument to the musical group.

A unique 1980s designed church sits uncomfortably in its traditional Victorian churchyard.

Legend says squeezing into this slender stone seat will make your wish come true.

The legend of a monkey that was hanged as a spy has inspired not only a football team name, but a successful mayoral campaign.

This plaque remembers a grave mistake that led to one local woman being buried alive.

This massive memorial commemorates those who died in the Manchester Arena bombing.