The quiet field that inspired one of the most famous songs of all time.

The Liverpool street made famous by the Beatles is real.

Tintin's creator is celebrated in an immersive museum that's an astounding work of modern art.

Originally envisioned by King Ludwig II to rival Versailles, Herrenchiemsee's "New Palace" remains half-gilded for lack of funds.

Heralded as the world's first theater, these ruins are often overlooked as they reside in the shadows of the Acropolis.

This black sand beach was crafted from volcanic explosions including the historic Minoan eruption.

A Bronze age settlement on the Greek island of Santorini might have been the inspiration for Plato's Atlantis.

Known locally as the Jungfrutornet, this Medieval tower hides a dark legend.

Sweden's oldest street has not changed for nearly a millennium.

This wonky bit of historical taxidermy is experiencing a second life online.

This museum of Viking vessels allows visitors to take a replica out for a spin.

A concrete mushroom that divided Stockholm residents for nearly a century.

Now a hotel, this former bank was the site of a robbery that spawned a psychological phenomenon.

Stockholm's deepest subway station is also a stunning ecological wonder.

A king's bloodstained shirt is among the gruesome collection of artifacts displayed below Stockholm's Royal Palace.

Stockholm's narrowest alley is barely over two feet wide.

This gem from the industrial age helps visitors and residents alike traverse hilly Stockholm.

Outside a Viking museum sits a modern-day runestone made by a Swedish runemaster using traditional methods.

A replica of the beloved character's house, modeled after the author's own drawings.

The place to be if you love vintage Swedish cars.

One of the world's few mounted blue whales, its jaws are hinged open allowing visitors to descend into a lounge.

Climb to the top of its spiral spire for spectacular views of Copenhagen.

This poignant sculpture of a gnarled weapon is a symbol of non-violence.

This quarry filled with 65 million-year-old limestone is now home to a nature reserve.