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This unusual piece of Renaissance art depicting the bodily horror of crucifixion and skin disease may have been inspired by fungus-induced hallucinations.

A remnant of the Franco-Prussian War, lodged in the city's walls.

A pink sandstone column once used in ancient times to measure one's belly after a night of debauchery.

Visitors dating back to the 1600s carved their marks in the stones of the iconic tower.

Explore this medieval cathedral by trying to spot all the malevolent monsters hiding in its beautifully colored windows.

There has been an astronomical clock on this spot since the 14th century.

A neo-gothic statue modeled on German Emperor Kaiser Wilhelm II, which had its distinctive mustache shaved off by Nazis in World War II.

A neighborhood church's unusual abstract stained glass was the final project of avant-garde artist Jean Cocteau.

An expansive complex of subterranean tunnels is all that remains of one of Europe's most formidable medieval fortresses.

Healing waters from a holy well, previously used by locals for doing laundry.

A cheeky architectural easter egg.

No one knows the origin of this creepy little stone man with an oversized phallus.

This narrow Ghent alleyway is an officially sanctioned street art tunnel.

This statue honors the thousands of Allied avians that served and died for France during World War I.

According to this bar, God gave an “11th commandment” to Antwerp: Thou shalt drink beer.

19th-century scientists would make the pilgrimage here to verify the precision of their measuring sticks.

The mummified relic of St. Catherine sits forever on a golden throne.

Atop the former site of a historic bakery sit two stone tributes to Verona's contribution to traditional Italian baking.

These engineering masterpieces are a dominant feature of the Belfast skyline.

Legend has it that this bronze orb, which sat atop an ancient Egyptian obelisk, once held the ashes of Julius Caesar.

These hut foundations are believed to be the residence of Romulus, founder of Rome.

This large, circular tomb is the final resting place of the first emperor of Rome.

One of several skulls claiming to belong to the beheaded St. John the Baptist is on display at this Roman church.

2300-year-old Roman road connecting the empire.