Basel, Switzerland
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The most impressive of Basel's three remaining city gates.
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Basel, Switzerland
The most impressive of Basel's three remaining city gates.
Basel, Switzerland
This artistic fountain display pays homage to this area's theatrical history.
Nicosia, Cyprus
This no man's land slicing through the island is strewn with abandoned relics of another time.
Thessaloniki, Greece
One of the most photographed locations in the entire city.
Heraklion, Greece
A minotaur, a labyrinth, and a dubious restoration pull in visitors from around the world.
Heraklion, Greece
This famous archeological mystery may be an ancient example of movable type.
Chisinau, Moldova
A statue dedicated to the founders of communism.
Istanbul, Turkey
This column celebrates Rome's victory over the Goths, and may be the oldest Roman monument in Istanbul.
Odessa, Ukraine
Featured in one of the most iconic scenes in cinema history.
Copenhagen, Denmark
The de facto symbol of Copenhagen is this bronze fairytale which cannot seem to keep its head for very long.
Copenhagen, Denmark
Copenhagen's celebrated theme park and gardens.
Malmö, Sweden
This millstone commemorates a gruesome tale that may have been the source of the city's name.
Malmö, Sweden
This chimerical bridge/tunnel appears to dead end right into the sea.
Oslo, Norway
In downtown Oslo, a menacing and terrifying relief clings to a church wall.
Oslo, Norway
The design of this beautifully crafted building was inspired by Norwegian glaciers.
Oslo, Norway
Thousands of miniature bronze sculptures have taken over this city square creating a unique art installation.
Prague, Czechia
The palace window through which Protestant nobles flung two Catholic regents, thus sparking the Thirty Years' War.
Prague, Czechia
This Prague museum collects brutalist relics and memories from the country's former Soviet rule.
Prague, Czechia
A bust of Franz Kafka spins in pieces, reflecting the writer's inner torment.
Prague, Czechia
An eerie, existential museum dedicated to the author of "The Metamorphosis."
Tallinn, Estonia
Rubbing the buttons along this statue's coat is considered good luck.
Tallinn, Estonia
Walk along the medieval fortifications that have been protecting Tallinn since the 14th century.
Tallinn, Estonia
This medieval Estonian tower provides access to a series of tunnels that have been home to soldiers, punks, and fine art.
Tallinn, Estonia
An empty relic of the Moscow Olympics crumbles away in Estonia's capital.