A curious little museum dedicated to the furry feline in the cat haven that is Old Town Kotor.

This bustling Italian plaza is built on the ruins of an ancient Roman amphitheater.

Fortified medieval tower house with lovely roof garden.

A local student's chance encounter with Keith Haring led to the creation of one of Europe's largest murals.

First founded in 1472, this is the oldest bank in the world. Its history may explain why we call financial institutions "banks."

Over 50 exquisite hand-painted Renaissance maps decorate a Medici storage room.

This private skyway is filled with art and was expanded explicitly so that Hitler could appreciate a river.

A copy of the famous statue can be found in this Florence piazza, along with one of the most breathtaking views of the city below.

The graveyard is filled with beautiful funerary art and boasts breathtaking views of Florence.

Medieval torture techniques with a modern conscience.

This tribute to the 16th-century composer is now an unusual shrine to Michael Jackson.

The footprint of a frustrated devil in Munich's Cathedral.

Oddly enough, a pair of Wolfs funded the construction of this Little Red Riding Hood sculpture.

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

This statue of the famed saint is missing his right hand, a rare depiction of his posthumous amputation.

Home to secret lakes and hidden temples.

Initially built for a Chinese princess and sultana, this well was used to secretly assassinate some 200 Portuguese colonizers.

This statue of an eagle taking flight welcomes visitors to Langkawi.

A sprawling tropical paradise offers a taste of fruits from around the world.

This gorgeous Peranakan mansion’s family heritage includes a century-old baby gate, which was also used to keep out irresponsible husbands.

Built by the Portuguese colonists in the early 16th century, this fort is one of the oldest European structure in Asia.

The largest Chinese cemetery in the world outside of China dates back to the 15th century.

Malaysia's oldest coffee roaster is also a historical landmark.

This bridge made famous in a novel and on-screen wasn't actually built over the river Kwai.