These abundant, over-the-top monuments are so widely scattered that they define the entire compact capital cityscape, often leading to jokes about whether there are more statues than residents.

In the hometown of the Catholic saint and Nobel Peace Prize winner, a memorial dedicated to her legacy.

This fortress dates back to the 6th century and is also the site of a controversial abandoned restoration project.

This abandoned Soviet circus is slowly being restored to its Communist-era glory.

A forgotten remnant of the Soviet Union, Transnistria is an unrecognized country hidden behind a heavily militarized border between Moldova and Ukraine.

From Austrians to Nazis to Soviets, this historic Budapest fortress has a history as complex as the city itself.

Nordic giants resurrected from the sea and restored to their former greatness.

Old Danish castle immortalized in Shakespeare's Hamlet.

The old observatory in Copenhagen has a spiral corridor used as a racetrack.

Climb to the top of its spiral spire for spectacular views of Copenhagen.

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

Buy raw milk from a 24/7 vending machine or pick up tomb candles at this local market.

Strange rumors surround the artist who created these solemn metal guard dogs.

The "dragon babies" of southeastern Europe.

A miniature train-ride through Slovenia's largest cave system.

A whimsical bridge adorned with decorative dragons.

Martin Bricelj Baraga's monolithic sculpture measures the blueness of the sky, and changes color to match it.

This one-time health resort was used by aristocrats around the world.

Castle and secret tunnel withstood a siege until its owner was killed by the Holy Roman Empire, while sitting on the toilet.

Nikola Tesla's ashes are held in a golden sphere, surrounded by his works.

Where the lovelorn find a home for their sentimental keepsakes.

A wunderkammer of gold and silver reliquaries and ancient saintly bones.

There's a mini version of Iguazu Falls hidden in the Balkans, and it's got a rope swing.

A war-torn Olympic relic is being overtaken by graffiti and nature.