The monument honors the first (and for a long time, only) African-born philosopher to teach at a German university.

One of the most iconic neon ads of former East Germany.

This incredible stone temple is a monument to death, victory, and fantasy architecture.

This hanging crocodile is thought to be the "dragon" that once plagued a Czech city.

Its collection commemorates the author of the iconic children's book "Heidi."

This unique preservation is one of the only taxidermies in the world made with real whale skin.

A fearsome dragon clings to a corner of Munich's city hall.

This abandoned coliseum was intended to be a grand Nazi rallying ground before it was halted at the end of the war.

An unusual vending machine designed to support mourners during funeral ceremonies at Zurich's largest cemetery.

In the summer, the area around this sculpture transforms into a vibrant concert venue.

Special benches that play Chopin's music are scattered throughout his native city.

A tribute to the Polish insurgents who fought in the failed attempt to end their city's Nazi occupation.

This bell stars in a tragic love tale and is said to make wishes come true.

Explore this medieval cathedral by trying to spot all the malevolent monsters hiding in its beautifully colored windows.

Paris' linguistic guide to the international language of, yes, love.

The Polish capital has had a deep connection to its guardian mermaid for almost a millennium now.

Unconventional site where the tracks of Zurich tramcars intersect.

An artificial date palm stands as a memorial to Warsaw's Jewish community.

This biographical museum honors the groundbreaking scientist at her birthplace in Warsaw.

One of the world's oldest fossil exhibits is on display in a beautiful antique "naturalienkabinett."

The great Danube river starts here.

This giant statue of a vulva became internationally famous after an American exchange student got stuck in it.

The Tübingen University anatomical collection hosts an example of an extremely rare medical phenomenon.

The giant statue and its model solar system honor the native Pole who declared that the Earth revolves around the Sun.