Amphibious mascots display a quirkier side to this luxury hotel's rich history.

Tens of thousands of tiny bottles stuffed with various items.

Across the Pacific in a raft, a museum dedicated to Thor Heyerdahl's now legendary expedition.

Housing the famous Norwegian ice-defying 19th century polar exploration ship.

A microbiologist-chef is slinging noodles with hyperlocal Nordic ingredients.

The painter of "The Scream" is laid to rest under a stoic bust of himself in the humble corner of an Oslo cemetery.

The urinal, known by many names and designated as a Norwegian Cultural Heritage Site for its simple and functional design, stands as a testament to old gay history in Norway.

One man's exploration of the human form, including the bizarre and delightful "Man Attacked by Babies."

This striking sculpture of a supermodel in a yoga pose challenges traditional public art.

A celebration of Norwegian independence, or public art gone wrong?

This record shop and unofficial black metal museum is an ode to Oslo's heaviest musical export.

A bold and controversial statue of a Christmas icon, blending adult undertones with playful humor, stands year-round in a traffic circle.

In downtown Oslo, a menacing and terrifying relief clings to a church wall.

This floating sculpture of ice is a poignant reminder of nature's power.

The design of this beautifully crafted building was inspired by Norwegian glaciers.

She stares out across six lanes of traffic, clutching a musket and infant with determination.

While seemingly a cruel joke, this bench actually honors an esteemed member of the community who passed away in 2006.

The pretty iron lamp is a reminder of the architecture underneath London's streets.

These ornate arches show how the course of the River Thames has changed.

This black cat was actually designed to ward off bad luck.

Soon after its unveiling, this giant inverted globe sparked controversy and was vandalized.

The quaint little store that is said to have inspired a famous Dickens novel was only given its name after the book was released.

An archway adorned with vulnerable flora and fauna.

A statue honoring a preeminent 19th-century dandy and important figure of men’s fashion.