Soak up some local history in this restored Edwardian era swimming pool.

Relive a Polish uprising via an enormous, century-old cyclorama.

In the center of Wrocław's old meat market stands a somber tribute to the city's livestock.

This ex-prison dates back to the Middle Ages.

The silly symbol for an underground protest group is now scattered around the city.

A striking public sculpture representing the period of martial law in Communist Poland.

The former Nazi Germany concentration camp stands as a museum to remember this dark chapter in European history.

This uber-quaint Polish village is known for its habit of painting elaborate floral motifs on just about everything.

A floundering Polish shipyard was once the soul of the Solidarity movement that capsized communism.

These rare statues are one of the few remaining material witnesses to Old Prussian culture.

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

Several 12th-century ruins can be found inside this historical market.

This Nazi ruin was the site where Hitler was almost blown up by a suitcase bomb.

Natural stone arches form a walkable "cathedral" at low tide, then disappear entirely when the water returns.

This enormous censer uses a pulley system installed over 400 years ago.

A 16th century chapel decorated with bones, skulls, and entire bodies hanging from the wall.

The best place in the world to buy tinned fish.

The devil-defying mark left by a saint as a boy is visible inside Lisbon's cathedral.

Hidden beneath a beautiful overlook you’ll find the history of the city depicted in comic strip format next to a pay toilet.

Elaborately carved to showcase the glorious wealth that the age of exploration brought to the Portuguese empire.

A king's pet, a pope's gift, an artist's inspiration, and a tragic shipwreck.

The medieval castle built as headquarters for the Pope's secretive Knights Templar.

This restored Portuguese cafe may well be the most beautiful place in the world to grab a Big Mac.

Elaborate tile work in this railway station tells the story of Portugal.