This fairytale castle was built as a show of power but was nearly torn down thanks to its history of torture.

Each time a baby is born in Ghent, these streetlights flash in silent celebration.

This legendary giant, born from vegetables, terrorized townspeople and cheated local children in games.

A man throwing a giant severed hand towers over Antwerp’s main square.

This statue dedicated to the story of a Flemish boy and his dog was relatively obscure in Belgium, but a cult sensation in Japan.

The mirrored section takes the shape of Hebrew characters when viewed from above.

A hidden three-foot-wide house separates these two regal churches.

An ancient passage filled with stalls selling used books, once frequented by Vincent Van Gogh.

European castle ruins in an American state park are actually the product of death and grief.

The stunning interior of this Gothic church is covered in ornate gold details.

Elaborate tile work in this railway station tells the story of Portugal.

This restored Portuguese cafe may well be the most beautiful place in the world to grab a Big Mac.

Europe's largest collection of matchbox designs is a fascinating exploration of the cultural history of the world.

The medieval castle built as headquarters for the Pope's secretive Knights Templar.

Sip cherry liqueur at a bar dating back to 1840.

A 16th century chapel decorated with bones, skulls, and entire bodies hanging from the wall.

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

Elaborately carved to showcase the glorious wealth that the age of exploration brought to the Portuguese empire.

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

Catering to broken dolls for almost 200 years, this repair shop is now a charnel house of doll parts.

Steadily reminding Czechia of its past.

Synagogue built from the stones of Solomon's temple contains the golem of Prague.

This tipsy office building in downtown Prague was originally called “Fred and Ginger.”

Around 100,000 bodies are buried below the medieval headstones, many of which mark graves with multiple bodies stacked up to 12 deep.