Oslo, Norway
Kon-Tiki Museum
Across the Pacific in a raft, a museum dedicated to Thor Heyerdahl's now legendary expedition.
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Oslo, Norway
Across the Pacific in a raft, a museum dedicated to Thor Heyerdahl's now legendary expedition.
Oslo, Norway
Home to three historic ships from the age of Vikings.
Tromsø, Norway
The world's northernmost aquarium looks like it has fallen over.
Tromsø, Norway
The great polar explorer is remembered in this far northern town, where he embarked on his final expedition.
Tromsø, Norway
This functioning parish church is also the site of many concert performances due to its wonderful acoustics.
Helsinki, Finland
A subterranean house of worship carved right out of the bedrock.
New Delhi, India
A blooming house of worship for the masses.
New Delhi, India
Time has stopped at the house where Gandhi died.
Vancouver, British Columbia
What happens when a sculptor has to find a way around a 100-year-old copyright.
Vancouver, British Columbia
Surprisingly delicious Asian-style hot dogs.
Salamanca, Spain
The Cathedral of Salamanca has a number of unusual carvings but none so surprising as a modern astronaut.
Valencia, Spain
This massive fiberglass Gulliver turns every visitor into a Lilliputian.
Valencia, Spain
Of the many chalices in the running for the Holy Grail, this one in Valencia Cathedral sure looks the part.
Madrid, Spain
Over two centuries old and counting, Madrid's massive botanical garden contains one of Europe's only desert environments.
Madrid, Spain
The oldest restaurant in the world is this old-world Spanish eatery, still known for its suckling pig.
Madrid, Spain
Commonly acknowledged as the only public monument to the Devil himself.
Barcelona, Spain
Gaudí's famously flamboyant architectural style is on full display in this sprawling park and garden.
Barcelona, Spain
One of Antoni Gaudí's most classic buildings is well-known for its "dragon-back" design.
Barcelona, Spain
Construction of Barcelona’s iconic (but controversial) church was finally completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.
Seville, Spain
The world's largest wooden structure.
Seville, Spain
The final resting place of the great navigator, or maybe his brother.
Bern, Switzerland
A nearly 500-year-old sculpture depicts a man eating a sack of babies, and no one is sure why.
Dresden, Germany
This Dresden church was purposely rebuilt Protestant after being demolished in World War II.
Dresden, Germany
When the rain falls, this drain system turns into a musical instrument.