Fantastic stories on a miniature railroad.

Austria's ultra-modern art museum looks like Cthulhu's giant alien heart.

Resting in the middle of an Austrian river, this sci-fi "island" lets people cross in neon style.

Double spiral staircases are not unheard of, but they are very rare.

A heated statue pays tribute to one of Sweden's great actresses.

Not far from where one of the most famous Swedes of all time is buried, an infamous man was put to rest.

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

In Florence's great Duomo, a 26 foot fresco honors a mercenary famous for attacking Florence.

A copy of the famous statue can be found in this Florence piazza, along with one of the most breathtaking views of the city below.

Legend says this mysterious stone head belongs to a woman who was petrified by an alchemist.

A large grotto built in the 16th century amidst Florence's famous Boboli gardens.

The doodles of a genius line the walls of a secret room under the Medici Chapel, where they were hidden for nearly 500 years.

The middle finger of modernity.

Secret refuge and museum of the Duke of Florence.

This bronze boar's snout has been rubbed to a golden sheen by visitors seeking good fortune.

The oldest operating pharmacy in the world features 800-year-old recipes.

Neo-cave art on the macro scale.

An ancient stone with mysterious origins stands in a residential neighborhood.

This extinct volcano rises above Edinburgh and is special for its panoramic views over the city.

Touching this 18th-century Scottish philosopher’s toe allegedly conjures good fortune.

The final resting place of soldiers' loyal canine companions.

Overlooked by many, the two famous Scottish warriors guard the main gate of Edinburgh Castle.

A sweet symbol marks the place where torturous executions were once carried out.

The taxidermy remains of the first mammal ever cloned from an adult cell are on display in Edinburgh.