These historic defenses ensured the city within would survive hundreds of years of occupations, sieges, and invasions.

A curious little museum dedicated to the furry feline in the cat haven that is Old Town Kotor.

An ancient knight and a symbol of the city's freedom.

Gargoyle head that brings good luck.

The Hungarian biochemist whose research helped develop mRNA-based vaccines for Covid-19.

A highly-criticized monument in Budapest has become the site of a makeshift Holocaust memorial.

Also known as Uncle Karl, the beloved bronze copper keeps a watchful eye on St. Stephen’s Basilica while people rub his lucky belly.

This sculpture honors the man who was known as the "Righteous Among the Nations."

From cartoon characters to tiny tanks, a guerilla sculptor's little bronze statues are hidden throughout the city of Budapest.

The geographical center of Budapest is marked with a 10-foot-tall stylized zero.

A statue in Budapest's Liberty Square honors the former U.S. president's efforts to end the Cold War.

A Trabant car, a kangaroo statue, and a plethora of plants take over this abandoned-factory-turned-bar.

A trail of iron footwear stands as a monument to the thousands executed along this riverbank during WWII.

Constructed on the ruins of a convent, this tower saved countless lives.

The design of the Palacio Salvo has been described as "a lighthouse on top of a building."

These paved rills bring freshwater into Altstadt and could spell wedding bells for whoever stumbles into the waters.

A geothermal energy project gone wrong is fracturing the city's picturesque architecture.

A town that sets itself apart with supersized designer seating.

19th-century scientists would make the pilgrimage here to verify the precision of their measuring sticks.

An artistic tribute to the famous singer, just around the corner from where he was born.

The popularity of Sherlock Holmes led to the creation of his fictional address, turning the orderly London street numbers askew.

Museum dedicated to "the man who moved the Earth."

A fairytale-like medieval church perched atop a rocky cliff on Italy's "Coast of the Gods."

A long-buried ancient ruin unearthed right in the middle of the city.