A futuristic, brutalist masterpiece that is also strangely prison-like.

The site of a legendary 14th-century battle and a controversial 20th-century speech.

This virtually windowless mass of smooth concrete is the only Catholic church in the city.

These historic defenses ensured the city within would survive hundreds of years of occupations, sieges, and invasions.

The hairpin turns in this mountain road take the shape of a letter—is it a coincidence or a symbol of love?

This World War I fortress is the perfect place to catch a Montenegrin sunset.

Gargoyle head that brings good luck.

A full figure 4th century incorruptible saint lies in a glass coffin in Croatia.

An apparition of Virgin Mary in Herzegovina.

There's a mini version of Iguazu Falls hidden in the Balkans, and it's got a rope swing.

Construction of this bridge was once described as an "act of violence" against a neighboring country.

Longest fortress system anywhere in Europe.

This airport currywurst stand is made out of retro airplane parts.

Oddly enough, a pair of Wolfs funded the construction of this Little Red Riding Hood sculpture.

Daily jousts and dancing barrel makers in Munich's mechanical clock.

A fearsome dragon clings to a corner of Munich's city hall.

The largest market in Guyana, designed and built by the Edge Moor Iron Company of Delaware.

A trail of iron footwear stands as a monument to the thousands executed along this riverbank during WWII.

This extinct volcano rises above Edinburgh and is special for its panoramic views over the city.

This demon atop the Notre-Dame de Paris looks utterly bored.

Construction of Barcelona’s iconic (but controversial) church was finally completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.

Spanish architects used seized Muslim gravestones to rebuild parts of the fortress.

Single runway interrupted by a busy road that cuts across its middle.

The largest bell in the world has been swinging high above a Cologne cathedral for almost a century.