A sculpture of a courtesan towers above Lake Constance, recalling a church scandal.

The diversity of the state of Oaxaca is represented in this fountain.

One man's exploration of the human form, including the bizarre and delightful "Man Attacked by Babies."

The design of this beautifully crafted building was inspired by Norwegian glaciers.

This floating sculpture of ice is a poignant reminder of nature's power.

Located within military grounds, this one-legged bronze soldier poignantly showcases the human cost of war.

The painter of "The Scream" is laid to rest under a stoic bust of himself in the humble corner of an Oslo cemetery.

People have been living in the cave houses on this Italian hillside since the Neolithic era.

Skulls and skeletons are omnipresent in this church dedicated to souls trapped in purgatory.

A long-buried ancient ruin unearthed right in the middle of the city.

According to the local folklore, the myriad colors of this lake are the result of a lovelorn wizard's blunder.

Legend says this sculpture commemorates a brave baker who rescued the city in the Thirty Years' War.

From open waters to open dance floors—this decommissioned ferry has been transformed into a lively nightclub.

The vast, legendary catacombs hold secrets much stranger than stacked bones.

The Roman Emperor's lost summer home and grotto full of enormous sculptures sit along the Italian seashore.

A town saturated in Italian rationalist architecture was once marshland drained by Mussolini.

A Roman temple perched over an Italian town, forgotten several times over.

Celebrating the works of a beloved Italian actor, known for such cult films as 'They Call Me Trinity' and 'Watch Out, We’re Mad!'

This small train ride offers stellar views of the Grand Garden Palace.

A gorgeous example of 13th-century Gothic architecture.

400 million years of erosion shaped these fascinating seaside caves, which made an appearance on 'Game of Thrones.'

Two nations form a rare four-sided border at the peak of a mountain, philosophical questions result.

Originally envisioned by King Ludwig II to rival Versailles, Herrenchiemsee's "New Palace" remains half-gilded for lack of funds.

A socialist building dedicated to teachers showcases one of the largest Soviet mosaics in the world.