These ancient rune stones plucked from the countryside now call this university park home.

Swedish skyscraper with a 90° twist.

Enormous ants wielding giant pine needles guard a Stockholm real estate company's office.

This giant subway sculpture celebrates the fruit that inspired the theory of gravity.

Inside this church, a monument honors the first burial site of the famed philosopher.

His body was found mysteriously preserved in a Swedish mine over 40 years after his initial disappearance.

Largest island in the Baltic Sea experiences such idyllic weather that roses bloom in the middle of December.

This trio of stone spires claims to be the only preserved medieval execution site in Europe.

The world's biggest version of the popular Swedish souvenir.

An 11th-century runestone decorates the halls of Terminal 2 of this Scandinavian travel hub.

The palace for King Gustav III was never completed, but the foundation remains tucked away in this city park.

Several cannonballs of mysterious origins decorate two buildings in Stortoget's main square.

A peat bog in southern Sweden provides a cozy and photogenic home for junked Volvos, Saabs, and the occasional American muscle car.

Locals rallied to save this beloved mural after someone mistakenly attempted to cover it.

The largest island on the great salt lake is home to curious creatures and strange stories.

This centuries-old rooster survived a devastating fire.

The Swedish flag over this small naval fort signals that the nation is at peace.

Despite a legend that says this highest peak in Oregon was climbed in high heels, scores of people have died on its slopes.

The deepest lake in the United States, and once the site of epic destruction that lives on in legends.

This elaborate towering structure was once famed for its revolutionary height.

Ant sculptures march up the side of what used to be an iconic spot in punk rock lore.

The first American department store, and home to the largest operating musical instrument in the world.

A layered tribute to the work of mosaicist Isaiah Zagar.

One of the most influential presidents in U.S. history wanted only this plain, elegant monument as his lasting memorial.