Some 80,000 Delft Blue tiles line the inside of this Amsterdam walkway.

A man throwing a giant severed hand towers over Antwerp’s main square.

This dome-shaped mountain boasts amazing views and has a rich religious history.

The only quarter of the Old City not dedicated to a major world religion.

This unassuming oasis elevated just above the busy streets of Jerusalem offers one of the best views of the Old City.

A "miracle" that seems to produce more holy fistfights than holy revelations.

Carefully reconstructed after the Bosnian War, this 16th-century bridge stands as a symbol of the country's enduring multicultural heritage.

In the heart of Tirana, this underground nuclear bunker has been transformed into a museum.

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

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

Where George Lemaître discovered the expanding nature of the universe.

On this romantic tidal island reachable only at low tide the tomb of a famous French writer overlooks the sea.

This giant urban staircase was built to keep the city's brave fighting men from getting waylaid in the red light district.

In the world's oldest university is a stunning 17th century anatomical theater carved from spruce.

Above the door of a house, a plaque claims to commemorate the future living place of the inventor of time travel.

An installation that makes understanding the size of the universe a walk in the park.

Though they might seem like arbitrary scratches in the wall, these were once official measures of length.

A monumental toilet that is also host to rare plants.

The tallest church in Mechelen might have been the tallest in the world if not for a lack of funds.

A shining memorial to a Belgian hero is said to bring luck to anyone who touches it.

No shoes allowed on this trail, which is designed to be experienced barefoot.

This statue of a studious young woman stands at the site of Leuven's first college to accept female students.

The Belgian library displays burned books that were salvaged from the fires of both world wars.

Banished from town, this local jester concocted a clever return.