Hans Christian Andersen for the postmodern world.

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

Two 18th-century pilasters, which once formed an arch, were destroyed during the Spanish Civil War.

The world's first funicular powered by a steam engine.

Stuck in the middle of a modern Madrid city block are the remains of a 19th century sports complex.

This tribute to the fictional detective stands at the famous literary character's address.

This modern sculpture looks out over the sea and amplifies sound from the inside.

The Spanish writer devoted hours to writing 'Don Quixote' in this house.

A unique Baroque bridge preserved in Madrid's largest public park.

The young girl gained fame for her atypical size and was regarded as a curiosity by the Spanish aristocracy.

Baltasar Bachero became a hero after he saved the lives of two children nearly run over by an out-of-control mule-drawn carriage.

This Bronze Age man spent millennia buried in a mine, giving his bones an eerie hue.

It's believed these prehistoric individuals were the victims of cannibalism.

The surviving remnants of a destroyed medieval church now stand in a public park.

The much-loved protagonist of famed Argentinian comics can be found sitting on a park bench.

Two large posteriors in one giant statue.

Made up of 3,200 recycled glass bottles, this tree pays homage to Asturia's love of cider.

A small but stubborn relic of Spain’s turbulent past hides in plain sight.

You can only see this Baroque masterpiece during the month of November.

This overlooked courtyard and museum celebrate Benjamin Franklin's life and achievements.

Two of Manchester’s oldest buildings were moved twice.

A quaint hamlet of nine cottages around a small green near Blaise castle.

With lush plants and flowers, huge trees, ponds, and hidden monuments, this place feels a bit like discovering Narnia.

A unique sculpture cemetery dedicated to the region's defunct businesses.