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

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

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

In downtown Oslo, a menacing and terrifying relief clings to a church wall.

A stunning architectural yet functional feat, towering over Oslo.

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

Stockholm's narrowest alley is barely over two feet wide.

It houses the remains of a 17th-century version of the Titanic.

Outside a Viking museum sits a modern-day runestone made by a Swedish runemaster using traditional methods.

This antique thermometer honors the creator of the first universal temperature scale.

A merchant court dedicated to the fictitious King Arthur is heavily adorned with bizarre Renaissance art.

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

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

During the renovation of this bas-relief, the constructors added one unusual element.

One of the world's largest amber altarpieces is housed within this reconstructed medieval church.

The bells remain in a shattered heap exactly as they fell when the church was bombed in World War II.

Opulence and fantasy collide in this royal chair which is supposedly made with unicorn horns.

Prank chair from an 18th-century Danish royal court shows the eternal popularity of fart jokes.

Copenhagen's celebrated theme park and gardens.

The de facto symbol of Copenhagen is this bronze fairytale which cannot seem to keep its head for very long.

Hans Christian Andersen for the postmodern world.

Hundreds of hidden passageways weave through the old quarters of Lyon.

The world's first funicular powered by a steam engine.

Lyon, France is home to two remarkably preserved Roman theaters, one dating back to 15 BCE.