An intricately carved Viking church overlooks a glistening fjord.

The 80-foot tire that looms over Michigan's I-94 was once a Ferris wheel in the New York World Fair.

Climb inside an iron crystal magnified 165 billion times its normal size.

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.

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

Once silenced for being off-key, this bell has found a new voice as an interactive public artwork.

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

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

Charming small streets lined with well preserved wooden houses dating to the 18th and 19th century.

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

A cannonball fired during a war against Sweden is wedged in the wall of this old post office.

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

Home to three historic ships from the age of Vikings.

This handsomely carved wooden church is more than 800 years old.

The burning of this 12th-century church kicked off a campaign of Norwegian Black Metal terror.

A favorite with sightseers and locals alike, this Norwegian funicular provides easy access to a stunning view of Bergen and its environs.

You can spot this teeny tiny stained-glass window from the Bonifacius bridge.

First founded in 1472, this is the oldest bank in the world. Its history may explain why we call financial institutions "banks."

Next to the Leaning Tower of Pisa is a cemetery home to ancient sarcophagi and disturbing murals.

The naturally mummified body of a peasant girl saint.

This bustling Italian plaza is built on the ruins of an ancient Roman amphitheater.

Fortified medieval tower house with lovely roof garden.

One of the tallest buildings in Iceland, and perhaps, the most visually impressive.