At high tide, the base of the lighthouse covers practically every inch of the island.

Around 30 ship figureheads are housed at this 11th-century abbey and gardens.

A large statue of Pope Gregory XIII in Bologna was disguised as Saint Petronius to avoid destruction.

Stuck in the arcade of Casa Isolani are three arrows of mysterious origins.

Legend has it this fountain built to symbolize the Pope’s power hides a strange secret concerning Neptune's manliness.

Over 100 towers were built in Bologna during the Middle Ages, but only 22 survive.

A small window on Via Piella offers a lovely and rare peek at Bologna's lost canals.

This strange bovine gargoyle is said to have been put in as a passive aggressive form of revenge.

This private skyway is filled with art and was expanded explicitly so that Hitler could appreciate a river.

In a city of wooden houses, this watchtower was vital for early fire detection.

Norway's oldest cathedral still in use.

This floating sculpture of ice is a poignant reminder of nature's power.

The design of this beautifully crafted building was inspired by Norwegian glaciers.

One man's exploration of the human form, including the bizarre and delightful "Man Attacked by Babies."

An art project designed to encourage people to explore and investigate their surroundings more closely

An opportunity to walk in the footsteps of Nobel Peace Prize winners.

Step back in time at this 19th-century kiosk.

This Industrial Age architectural and engineering gem helps visitors and residents alike traverse Lisbon, “The City of Seven Hills.”

A king's pet, a pope's gift, an artist's inspiration, and a tragic shipwreck.

Legend says this sacred tree was a gift from goddess Athena.

Heralded as the world's first theater, these ruins are often overlooked as they reside in the shadows of the Acropolis.

This ancient Greek place of assembly and marketplace is being revealed layer by layer below the modern Athens cityscape.

This Victorian water wheel is affectionately nicknamed "Little Isabella."

A 150-year-old steam locomotive crosses the southern half of the island daily.