Nuremberg, Germany
'Der Hase'
This strange sculpture depicts a giant nightmare hare crushing a man to death beneath its colossal bulk.
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Nuremberg, Germany
This strange sculpture depicts a giant nightmare hare crushing a man to death beneath its colossal bulk.
Nuremberg, Germany
This historic toy museum brings a little whimsy to a city not usually remembered for such things.
Nuremberg, Germany
This lurid German fountain plots the sad course of marriage from dating to death.
Birmingham, England
A gigantic mechanical bull rages over unsuspecting passengers at Birmingham’s central station.
Cobham, England
Amazing collection of folly buildings in Cobham, Surrey.
Hastings, England
Every May, townspeople welcome summer with a bizarre pagan parade led by a man wrapped in garlands.
Cittadella, Italy
Featuring the last fully walkable parapet walkway in Europe.
Ljubljana, Slovenia
A public work of art that also provides some relief from the summer heat.
Postojna, Slovenia
The "dragon babies" of southeastern Europe.
Postojna, Slovenia
A miniature train-ride through Slovenia's largest cave system.
Ljubljana, Slovenia
A whimsical bridge adorned with decorative dragons.
Predjama, Slovenia
Castle and secret tunnel withstood a siege until its owner was killed by the Holy Roman Empire, while sitting on the toilet.
Bled, Slovenia
This one-time health resort was used by aristocrats around the world.
Pula, Croatia
One of the best-preserved Roman amphitheaters is still used today, but for less brutal events.
Subotica, Serbia
Religious perseverance and cultural coexistence manifest in an architectural gem that multiple wars couldn't topple.
Subotica, Serbia
Housed in a 1912 architectural masterpiece, this outlet of the Golden Arches is a real beauty.
Pačir, Serbia
This natural spa is known for its healing properties and vibrant hue.
Montreal, Québec
The biggest museum dedicated to insects in North America, one of the largest in the world.
Luxembourg, Luxembourg
This magenta statue commemorates the legendary marriage between a mermaid and the city's founder.
Luxembourg, Luxembourg
An expansive complex of subterranean tunnels is all that remains of one of Europe's most formidable medieval fortresses.
New Orleans, Louisiana
This distinctive Crescent City tradition dates back to the days of horse-drawn carriages.
New Orleans, Louisiana
A small park on Bourbon Street features life-size bronze statues of New Orleans musicians.
New Orleans, Louisiana
Formerly known as National D-Day Museum, this collection commemorates the battles of Normandy and WWII.
New Orleans, Louisiana
By day this New Orleans square is for pedestrians, but by night it is a kingdom of kittens.