Bold black and white motifs of life and death add a dramatic flair to this 17th-century crypt.

For decades, Puerta del Sol has been illuminated by a giant, guitar-wielding bottle of sherry.

This sweet-toothed bear searching for snacks has been a symbol of Madrid for decades.

An ancient Egyptian temple in the middle of Madrid, Spain.

The works of poetry's biggest names grace the walls of the city of Leiden, all carefully painted by hand.

A 'living museum' in Leiden, the oldest of its kind in the Netherlands.

A spectacular walk on the flank of a gorge.

A historic Christian shrine nestled within a spectacular natural cave.

Brussels' favorite peeing boy has a sister.

A little sculpture with a large wardrobe.

Meet the bronze beloved pet to a family of famous peeing statues.

Cozy basement bar sports an inventory of over 2,000 beers.

In the days before house numbers, these colorful signs held clues about various buildings' purposes.

This museum housed in a former brothel explores the past and present of sex work in Amsterdam.

This bird-loving brewery is situated in an old municipal bathhouse, nestled beside a 300-year-old windmill.

Established in 1638 to battle the Black Death, Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam is a treasure trove of rare flora.

This stunning concert hall has become a symbol of Iceland's national recovery.

An encyclopedic collection of mammal penises.

One of the tallest buildings in Iceland, and perhaps, the most visually impressive.

Medicinal spa created with the discharge from a geothermal energy plant.

A vista of the city and sea from atop the little-known viewing deck on an unassuming Columbus statue.

Step inside the first house designed by Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí, considered to be one of the first Art Nouveau buildings.

Mountain where Jesus was first tempted by the Devil.

These secluded and abandoned anti-aircraft defenses have become one the most scenic viewpoints in Barcelona.