Munich, Germany
Der Teufelstritt (The Devil's Footprint)
The footprint of a frustrated devil in Munich's Cathedral.
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Munich, Germany
The footprint of a frustrated devil in Munich's Cathedral.
Munich, Germany
Daily jousts and dancing barrel makers in Munich's mechanical clock.
Munich, Germany
A fearsome dragon clings to a corner of Munich's city hall.
Zurich, Switzerland
Switzerland's oldest public observatory is an important part of the Zurich cityscape.
Paris, France
A beautiful Victorian statue shows France's enduring love of the rhinoceros.
Paris, France
The water-powered carriages are long gone, but for over a century this funicular railway has been the fastest route to the highest point in Paris.
Paris, France
This modest marker near Notre Dame identifies the very center of Paris.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
This impressive collection of rare books on ancient mysticism inspired author Dan Brown.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Amsterdam's narrowest house facade is a monument to 17th-century tax evasion.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
A floating cat sanctuary on an Amsterdam canal.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
A Dutch passageway's artistic, aquatic-themed makeover pays tribute to the capital city's famed waterways.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Widely advertised as Amsterdam’s narrowest street, this passage was once a highlight of the Red Light District before its windows closed.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
This city square is home to Amsterdam's oldest church and a statue honoring Dutch sex workers.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Europe's first floating restaurant is home to a hilarious legend.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Three connected pink triangles memorialize persecuted gays and lesbians throughout history.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Europe's official "zero-level," the equator of elevation.
London, England
It holds a fabulously designed tribute to astronomer Edmond Halley.
London, England
At almost 1,000 years old, this is the oldest known door in all of Britain.
London, England
The niches over the western entrance of Westminster Abbey honor individuals from the 20th century who gave their lives for their Christian beliefs.
London, England
Giant, friendly pelicans in Central London, the most unlikely of places.
London, England
This ancient Egyptian obelisk still bears the wounds of World War I.
London, England
The last remaining example of the boatmen's perches that once dotted the south bank of the Thames.
London, England
The London statue that imitates passersby.
London, England
Murals of the wild parties once held on the frozen River Thames.