The absurd creation is a compulsory destination for selfies in Buffalo.

Rebuilt remains of a temple to Roman god Mithras.

The iconic boulevard is the perfect place to catch sight of a bicycling skeleton, a levitating Satan, or a chef with his head stuck in a pizza.

A surreal statue honoring Prague's favorite literary son.

Something's missing between the arcades of the Palazzo della Ragione in "the city of the three withouts."

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

At Monet's beloved home you can still see the Japanese bridge, waterlilies, and weeping willows that were the subjects of some of his most iconic paintings.

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

This gorgeous reading room houses the oldest and largest art history library in the Netherlands.

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

This bustling Italian plaza is built on the ruins of an ancient Roman amphitheater.

This palatial spiral staircase was so unusual the name "snail" was given to the noble family who built it.

A sinister pyramid in the Frari contains the heart of the famous neoclassical sculptor.

This sword isn't waiting for a king to pull it out. It was placed there by a saint.

This massive melon is a recreation of a similar gate from the Pan-American Expo.