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

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

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

This fairytale inspired, warped building houses restaurants, shops, and a radio station.

This symbol of Polish heritage survived the occupation during World War II, hidden in plain sight.

An impressive monument to Poland's independence.

These mechanical goats first battled it out in the year 1551, all because of an overcooked deer.

The stunning interior of this Gothic church is covered in ornate gold details.

A peculiarly shaped brass sculpture hidden in a courtyard in central Lviv

This unique Lady Liberty is one of the only examples of the figure sitting down.

Ukraine's oldest operating pharmacy now offers guests a fascinating walk through apothecary history.

A fortress built to pacify local uprising that had a stint as a Nazi concentration camp before becoming a five-star hotel.

This Ukraine alleyway has become its own little island of forgotten things.

A series of caves under Castle Hill that once held the prisoner Vlad Tepes, better known as Count Dracula.

This micro-nation may be some sort of prank, but its constitution sure seems official.

Saint Joseph was said to heal the deaf and blind, but it was a much smaller miracle that got him canonized.

The largest Art Nouveau complex in the world is a Barcelona hospital with a 600-year-long history.

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.

For one day every month Barcelona's Estació de França transforms into a market for model trains.

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

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

A fantastic Christmas tradition where defecation meets the manger.

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

Possibly the oldest church in Barcelona, this basilica has its pagan and Christian mythologies all mixed up.