The wooden grave marker of a railroad worker who died in a freak whirlwind.

Once the site of medieval pilgrimage for its healing powers, this well was lost and later rediscovered.

The first religious structure on the island of Luzon and a survivor of World War II.

This holy site either displays a centuries-old cross or a complete fake.

A small statue of child Jesus given by Magellan in 1521

This belfry is all that remains of the town that was buried by a violent volcano eruption.

An eatery in a shallow river where diners can enjoy their meal mere feet from the base of an artificial waterfall.

A set of medieval stained-glass windows tell the gruesome story of a Viking siege.

One of England's most famous churches hides a pair of little known architectural treasures.

An impressive armored bronze effigy marks the tomb of one of the medieval era's greatest warriors.

One of Antoni Gaudí's most classic buildings is well-known for its "dragon-back" design.

A vista of the city and sea from atop the little-known viewing deck on an unassuming Columbus statue.

The iconic boulevard is the perfect place to catch sight of a bicycling skeleton, a levitating Satan, or a chef with his head stuck in a pizza.

The oldest giants in Catalonia are now displayed in a 14th-century Gothic church.

This cafe offers a curated collection of treats and tipples made by monks and nuns.

Construction of Barcelona’s iconic (but controversial) church was finally completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.

Catalonia Tradition: Beating the hollow Christmas log until it defecates in your fireplace.

The 2,000-year-old Roman columns are hidden within Barcelona's Gothic Quarter.

Gaze upon chocolate sculptures depicting everything from chariot races to Gaudí's famous church at this shrine to sweets.

This skewed English house has looked like it's going to fall over for centuries.

A complicated contraption for telling time by the moon.

One of several Lilliputian portals that are ready to transport passengers to other dimensions, if they can find them.

An unusual artwork dedicated to a unique man that entertained people visiting Cambridge while raising money for charity.

The world's first military tank was designed in this English city amid the stalemate of WWI trench warfare.