Brussels, Belgium
Manneken Pis
A little sculpture with a large wardrobe.
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Brussels, Belgium
A little sculpture with a large wardrobe.
Riga, Latvia
A monument to the grand synagogue that stood in this space before Nazis burned it down.
Riga, Latvia
This celebration of Latvia’s freedom and independence avoided demolition over half a century of Soviet occupation.
Riga, Latvia
A black cat protests the City Guild in Riga's Old Town.
Riga, Latvia
The reconstruction of this prominent building fulfilled a long-written command.
Lohmen, Germany
Ruins of a German castle on top of a towering stone pillar.
Hamburg, Germany
Remnants of an exploded schooner and wrecked submarines form a breakwater.
Hamburg, Germany
Once the tallest building in the world, this abandoned church is now a monument to the destruction of WWII.
Washington, D.C.
A small triangle of DC grass is the final resting place of one of Sonny and Cher's songs.
Nice, France
This saucy statue once caused outrage among locals.
Nice, France
This massive blockhead sculpture hides an entire library.
Glasgow, Scotland
Displaced highlanders would take shelter from the wet Scottish climate under the large walled bridge at Glasgow Central Station.
Glasgow, Scotland
This stately monument has been wearing a traffic cone hat for decades much to the delight of the locals.
Glasgow, Scotland
A 200-year-old collection of oddities and medical paraphernalia.
Glasgow, Scotland
A scattered trail of street art adds a pop of color to the city's stark structures.
Glasgow, Scotland
"Respectful to the dead, safe and sanitary to the living, dedicated to the Genius of Memory..."
Isle of Wight, England
This elaborate banquet hall in Queen Victoria's summer residence is an homage to Indian architecture, including miniature models of palaces in India.
Glastonbury, England
This hill and tower are steeped in legend, from King Arthur to the Holy Grail.
Glastonbury, England
In the ruins of Glastonbury Abbey lies the alleged resting place of the legendary king.
Glastonbury, England
An ancient well nestled at the foot of Glastonbury Tor, shrouded in Arthurian legend and revered for its purported healing waters.
County Derry, Northern Ireland
These murals stand as reminders to the troubled history of this Northern Ireland city.
Schwielowsee, Germany
Tucked away on the edge of a forest, this tranquil oasis brings a piece of Japan to rural Brandenburg.
Trieste, Italy
This Roman monument is surrounded by more recent construction, offering a stark contrast between ancient architecture and the modern urban landscape.
Reykjavik, Iceland
This boat represents the promise of undiscovered territory, a dream of hope, and progress and freedom for Iceland.