These unique markers designate the route American forces took during the Liberation of France.

Where the legendary wizard sleeps for eternity, according to Arthurian lore.

Today this former Nazi concentration camp stands as a poignant memorial to the victims of fascism, and a warning from history.

Wall after wall of this French seaside neighborhood is intricately decorated with seashells and corals.

The remains of the medieval wall that once surrounded Paris with ties to the construction of the Louvre.

A colorful piece of contemporary art cheerfully clashes with Lyon's historical architecture.

The world's first funicular powered by a steam engine.

After decades of damage, this feat of timekeeping and automaton art has been given a new lease on life.

Lyon, France is home to two remarkably preserved Roman theaters, one dating back to 15 BCE.

Lyon's miniature version of the Eiffel Tower was built as a statement in support of French secularism.

Lyon's "Wall of the Silk Weavers" is one of the largest murals in Europe.

A fortified palace in the shape of a ship on the Thiou river.

Like the monarchs in its home country, this sculpture keeps losing its head.

Artistic tombs, monuments, and a beautiful "Hall of Fame" lurk inside this cemetery.

This giant middle finger statue sends an unambiguous message to Italy's bankers.

Third time's a charm, or in this case, two testicles are.

A dead saint, a deadly poison, and a mysterious holy ooze.

A curious little museum dedicated to the furry feline in the cat haven that is Old Town Kotor.

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

A World War II evacuation tunnel turned into a history display of Croatian state and people.

Switzerland's oldest public observatory is an important part of the Zurich cityscape.

This ferry carries passengers across the Rhine propelled by no engine or paddles but by the river's current.

A futuristic rocket marks the spot where three borders meet.

The oldest stone house in Paris was built by its most famous alchemist.