Sintra, Portugal
Pena National Palace
This unreal Portuguese palace looks as though it's made from a pile of different castles.
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Sintra, Portugal
This unreal Portuguese palace looks as though it's made from a pile of different castles.
Colares, Portugal
One Portuguese poet described this cape, the westernmost point in mainland Europe, as "where the land ends and the sea begins."
Llandudno, Wales
In a resort town where the real Alice spent her summer holidays, iconic characters create a curious trail.
Copenhagen, Denmark
Museum on earth sciences featuring a recreation of a famous curiosity cabinet.
Nice, France
This saucy statue once caused outrage among locals.
Nice, France
This massive blockhead sculpture hides an entire library.
Le Morne, Mauritius
This monument sits at the foot of a mountain from which legend says enslaved people jumped to their deaths.
Chamarel, Mauritius
This small group of sand dunes manages to pack in a strange rainbow of colors.
Oslo, Norway
This striking sculpture of a supermodel in a yoga pose challenges traditional public art.
Oslo, Norway
The design of this beautifully crafted building was inspired by Norwegian glaciers.
Oslo, Norway
This floating sculpture of ice is a poignant reminder of nature's power.
Oslo, Norway
One man's exploration of the human form, including the bizarre and delightful "Man Attacked by Babies."
Oslo, Norway
A stunning architectural yet functional feat, towering over Oslo.
Oslo, Norway
Housing the famous Norwegian ice-defying 19th century polar exploration ship.
Oslo, Norway
Across the Pacific in a raft, a museum dedicated to Thor Heyerdahl's now legendary expedition.
Aurland, Norway
Longest road tunnel in the world features an air treatment plant and the illusion of daylight.
Aurland, Norway
A thin pane of glass keeps visitors from sliding off this futuristic skywalk.
Flåm, Norway
A Viking-style brewpub named for a Norse sea giant, in the heart of fjord country.
Kristiansand, Norway
The last fully functional fortress of Germany's World War II Atlantikwall.
Bergen, Norway
A favorite with sightseers and locals alike, this Norwegian funicular provides easy access to a stunning view of Bergen and its environs.
Stavanger, Norway
An impressive museum dedicated to the resource that made the Scandinavian country rich.
Trondheim, Norway
At this concrete bunker on the Trondheim fjord, secrets lie above and below the water's surface.
Trondheim, Norway
A museum dedicated to Norwegian music, old and new alike.
Vardo, Norway
The people murdered during a 17th-century Norwegian witch hunt have been honored with a pair of stark, modern installations.