In Faroese legend, this sinister horse-shaped beast lures unsuspecting passersby only to drown them in the lake.

This mysterious, medieval cathedral remains unbuilt but fiercely protected.

The largest lake in the Faroe Islands seems to be held hundreds of feet above sea level thanks to an optical illusion.

This remote island village was in danger of depopulating completely until a tunnel was built to connect it to the rest of the world .

One of the famous Czech artist's lesser-known Prague installations appears to be a glowing fetus affixed to a drainpipe.

Despite attempts by local police to discourage it, Beatles-inspired graffiti has been a means for artists to air grievances for decades.

Looming communist pillar with a Czech twist.

The slender brass strip in Prague's Old Town Square was used to tell time from 1652 to 1918.

A surreal statue honoring Prague's favorite literary son.

Synagogue built from the stones of Solomon's temple contains the golem of Prague.

A bust of Franz Kafka spins in pieces, reflecting the writer's inner torment.

This tipsy office building in downtown Prague was originally called “Fred and Ginger.”

Macabre astrological automaton clock dating to the late 1400s.

This rural Sri Lankan village hides a cluster of small, enigmatic stupas.

This sacred fig tree with a link to the Buddha is one of the oldest human-planted trees in the world.

A neglected bell tower in modern Colombo is a symbol of the city's colonial past.

This space rocket-like Buddhist stupa sits atop two giant arches and can be seen from out at sea.

Why is there a vintage Rolls Royce in this Buddhist temple?

This mesmerizing architectural wonder will take your breath away with its unusual color patterns.

This antique thermometer honors the creator of the first universal temperature scale.

A floundering Polish shipyard was once the soul of the Solidarity movement that capsized communism.

A mysterious emblem tucked in an small alleyway is actually the coat of arms of a heroic medieval family.

These rare statues are one of the few remaining material witnesses to Old Prussian culture.

A huge wooden clock that is so beautiful its creator was forcibly blinded.