Iceland
Geysir Glíma Restaurant
A restaurant devoted to "trouser grip" wrestling, an ancient form of Viking wrestling that is Iceland's national sport.
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Iceland
A restaurant devoted to "trouser grip" wrestling, an ancient form of Viking wrestling that is Iceland's national sport.
Reykjavik, Iceland
A bit of the Berlin Wall was gifted to the Icelandic capital to commemorate the 25th anniversary of German reunification.
Valencia, Spain
This amazing example of Valencian Art Nouveau looks more like a cathedral than a public market.
Barcelona, Spain
Gaudí's famously flamboyant architectural style is on full display in this sprawling park and garden.
Colmar, France
A copy of the Statue of Liberty greets visitors to the birthplace of Auguste Bartholdi.
Paris, France
The narrowest street in Paris.
Paris, France
Remains of Roman amphitheater hidden in a sleepy quarter of Paris.
Rimini, Italy
Famous landmarks and structures from across Italy fill this miniature park.
Berlin, Germany
Tiny memorials honor individual victims of the Holocaust.
Copenhagen, Denmark
Hans Christian Andersen for the postmodern world.
Luxembourg, Luxembourg
An expansive complex of subterranean tunnels is all that remains of one of Europe's most formidable medieval fortresses.
Paris, France
This structure atop a craggy cliff in one of the most beautiful parks in Paris boasts an unbeatable view.
Bayeux, France
This enormous "cloth of the conquest" depicts the Norman invasion of England in mind-blowing detail.
Rouen, France
This medieval tower is all that remains of the castle where Joan of Arc was held before being burned at the stake.
Leiden, Netherlands
A striking memorial to the Jews of Leiden who were murdered during World War II is scattered throughout the city.
Leiden, Netherlands
This historic Dutch newspaper building is covered with media-themed details—and one unrelated oddity.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
This bird-loving brewery is situated in an old municipal bathhouse, nestled beside a 300-year-old windmill.
Leiden, Netherlands
Science meets wall art to highlight the beauty of famous mathematical equations.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
A public urinal so pretty, it was declared a national monument.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Seven mini rowhouses fill the gap between 54 and 70 Westerstraat.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
This city square is home to Amsterdam's oldest church and a statue honoring Dutch sex workers.
Paris, France
A beautiful Victorian statue shows France's enduring love of the rhinoceros.
Paris, France
Twelve grave-faced marble angels guard the emperor's tomb at Les Invalides.
Antananarivo, Madagascar
See hundreds of herons and egrets in the heart of the city in this dreamy hidden park.