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The bronzed skull of a beheaded traitor was affixed to the city gate in the 17th century.

Formerly a munitions depot and World War II POW camp, now a nature reserve.

Learn about stars, weather patterns, or just enjoy the panoramic view of Ghent.

This narrow Ghent alleyway is an officially sanctioned street art tunnel.

Each time a baby is born in Ghent, these streetlights flash in silent celebration.

This fairytale castle was built as a show of power but was nearly torn down thanks to its history of torture.

An unsettling sculpture of a boy hanging out in a street in Ghent has been baffling visitors for years.

One of the deepest indoor swimming pools in the world.

Nature is slowly overtaking this disused cemetery on the outskirts of Brussels.

A wonderfully kitsch bookstore the size of a supermarket.

Lavish royal estate punctuated with heated greenhouses.

One of Hollywood's most iconic actresses was born in an upscale Brussels neighborhood in 1929.

This huge limestone slab is considered the largest paving stone in Belgium and a relic of the earliest modern paving in Brussels.

This collection of over 50 murals celebrates Brussels' rich history as the self-proclaimed home of the "comic strip."

This cannonball has been lodged in the church wall since a 1695 bombardment destroyed the city center.

Drink among marionettes at this pub inside a historic puppet theater.

This non-profit theatre in the heart of Brussels is dedicated to hosting independent films.

Meet the bronze beloved pet to a family of famous peeing statues.

A little sculpture with a large wardrobe.

Belgium’s famous peeing statue has worn many hats (and coats, and pants), which are on display at this small museum.

This neighborhood thoroughfare is haunted by dozens of homemade monsters.

Visitors to this museum will discover that kaleidoscopes are much more than toys.

Burial mound for the ears and noses of thousands of mutilated Korean soldiers.

View Japan's most historic city from a cyberpunk walkway suspended 150 feet above the ground.