Bruges, Belgium
Smedenpoort Skull
The bronzed skull of a beheaded traitor was affixed to the city gate in the 17th century.
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Bruges, Belgium
The bronzed skull of a beheaded traitor was affixed to the city gate in the 17th century.
Bruges, Belgium
You can spot this teeny tiny stained-glass window from the Bonifacius bridge.
Bruges, Belgium
Christ's blood allegedly preserved in a Belgian town.
Bruges, Belgium
A piece of stonework relief commemorates the site where the Devil's rage, and odd apparel, destroyed a house.
Bruges, Belgium
The compass on its front was a handy tool for 17th-century merchants who needed to know the direction of the wind.
Brussels, Belgium
Drink among marionettes at this pub inside a historic puppet theater.
Brussels, Belgium
From Tintin to the Smurfs, Europe's greatest graphic icons are celebrated in a grand Art Noveau gallery.
Brussels, Belgium
A fantastical 13th-century fortification sandwiched by a modern hotel in central Brussels.
Brussels, Belgium
Meet the bronze beloved pet to a family of famous peeing statues.
Brussels, Belgium
This collection of over 50 murals celebrates Brussels' rich history as the self-proclaimed home of the "comic strip."
Brussels, Belgium
Cozy basement bar sports an inventory of over 2,000 beers.
Brussels, Belgium
Brussels' favorite peeing boy has a sister.
Brussels, Belgium
A little sculpture with a large wardrobe.
Brussels, Belgium
Belgium’s famous peeing statue has worn many hats (and coats, and pants), which are on display at this small museum.
Brussels, Belgium
A bronze statue of the fictional character nicknamed "Mrs. Hat" from a beloved Belgian comedy.
Brussels, Belgium
A shining memorial to a Belgian hero is said to bring luck to anyone who touches it.
Madrid, Spain
Madrid's last horchata kiosk is a blue-and-white beacon of refreshment.
Madrid, Spain
A must for film lovers in Madrid and home to the Spanish Film Library's projection space.
Madrid, Spain
A thorough look at the development and history of the underground's rolling stock of the Madrid subway system.
Valencia, Spain
This house's itty bitty size means no humans allowed.
Valencia, Spain
Walk into an underground archeological dig, the site of the Roman Forum that was once the center of Valencia.
Valencia, Spain
This architectural oddity is an oasis of green on the outskirts of Valencia.
Valencia, Spain
This abandoned viewing platform has become a monument to unnecessary government spending.
Valencia, Spain
This amazing example of Valencian Art Nouveau looks more like a cathedral than a public market.