Gothenburg, Sweden
The Ghost Plaque of the Keyhole House
This mysterious sign claims an American astronomer haunts the building—but is it true?
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Gothenburg, Sweden
This mysterious sign claims an American astronomer haunts the building—but is it true?
Lund, Sweden
The standard measure of Lagom, a measure of what is enough.
Lund, Sweden
The marker that allows students all over the world to be late for class.
Lund, Sweden
These ancient rune stones plucked from the countryside now call this university park home.
Lund, Sweden
A living descendant of the famous tree that helped Isaac Newton develop the theory of gravity.
Wijk bij Duurstede, Netherlands
This may be the world's only drive-through windmill.
Amersfoort, Netherlands
At the base of this tower, a plaque marks the original center point of the Netherlands.
Bremen, Germany
One of the oldest wine cellars in Germany is now a restaurant beneath Bremen's town hall.
Bremen, Germany
One room inside this building mesmerizes all with its parabolic dome.
Bremen, Germany
A stunning gilt bronze relief denounced by Hitler as "degenerate art"—even though it was dedicated to the Nazi leader.
Bremen, Germany
Böttcherstraße's bells, extolling Nordic virtues and the great conquerors of the world.
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Metal dinosaurs lurk in a sculpture garden on the outskirts of a popular resort town.
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Constructed during the roaring 20s, this restored historic hotel recalls its past as home to the first in-hotel distillery.
Malmö, Sweden
Malmö’s bronze prince yearns for Copenhagen's 'Little Mermaid'—and his missing crown jewels.
Malmö, Sweden
This cone-shaped bomb shelter, modeled on German design, is a rare WWII relic that never saw use but still looms over the harbor.
Vernon, France
A quaint medieval millhouse hovers surprisingly above the waters of the Seine.
Giverny, France
At Monet's beloved home you can still see the Japanese bridge, waterlilies, and weeping willows that were the subjects of some of his most iconic paintings.
Blois, France
A beautiful and classically designed villa, with an hourly infestation of monsters.
La Cambe, France
This place bears witness to the loss of many lives during WWII, and stands in stark contrast to the American Cemetery.
Cricqueville-en-Bessin, France
A daring D-Day assault by U.S. Army Rangers is commemorated atop the high cliffs of this strategic point.
Cricqueville-en-Bessin, France
The Lone Star plaque hangs in a bombed-out bunker in Normandy to honor a Texan colonel's heroic actions on D-Day.
Colleville-sur-Mer, France
A memorial to the nearly 10,000 American soldiers laid to rest on the beaches of Normandy during WWII.
Arromanches-les-Bains, France
Remains of the artificial harbours invented for the Allied invasion of Normandy can still be seen at sea.
Mont Saint-Michel, France
This 1,300 year old monastery built atop a single rock was once only accessible depending on the whims of the tide.