When this monument to Slovenia's national poet was erected, it's said to have sparked the ire of nearby church authorities.

Buy raw milk from a 24/7 vending machine or pick up tomb candles at this local market.

A trough of 700 strange bronze faces runs through a narrow alley in Ljubljana's old town.

Kuwait City's uniquely designed water towers look straight out of a retro sci-fi cityscape.

Historic fortifications form the boundary of Vatican City, but it’s not entirely surrounded by walls.

The unusual burial site of a globetrotter, eccentric, adventurer, war hero, landscape designer, dandy, and writer.

The oldest statue in the Netherlands has survived relocation, bombardment, and burial.

A modern reimagining of a medieval city gate.

Lumps of significant stone from around the world surround a flaming monument for peace.

Crouch down, stretch tall, and be sure to flail your legs to pay homage to the Monty Python classic.

A statue of the second-tallest Dutchman in history.

This fairy tale forest hides scenes from some of the more obscure and bizarre Western nursery stories.

Liechtenstein's royal family calls this medieval alpine castle home.

An important message and optimistic splash of color in a troubled neighborhood.

Romania's "Red Ravine" is a little-known natural wonder that bears a resemblance to the Grand Canyon.

A carved figure embodying the palace’s pint-sized but protective spirit rooted in local folklore.

Along the banks of the Teltow Canal in southwestern Berlin stands one of the city’s most controversial buildings, a hulking Brutalist laboratory that looks more like a warship than a research facility.

A fire once nearly devoured this gorgeous 14th-century Gothic cathedral.

This snug medieval lane is one of the narrowest streets in the world.

Historic beer hall in Bucharest with magnificent stained glass and a lively folk band.

This metro station doubles as an unintentional paleontology museum.

This communist behemoth is the heaviest building in the world and a legacy of a brutal regime.

This once-derelict building is now one of the most beautiful bookstores in the world.

The preserved arm of a third-century sorcerer is believed to have the power to lift curses and spells.