The "Prussian Versailles" that is as glorious today as when it was built.

Explore this medieval cathedral by trying to spot all the malevolent monsters hiding in its beautifully colored windows.

This fountain has a growing (animal) population, and might also be growing in size.

The interior of this church has been turned into a memorial to locals who died in Croatia's Homeland War.

When a supermarket opened up shop within a medieval building it became protected by UNESCO on a technicality.

The big toe of this towering monument to a Croatian national hero is worn from years of superstitious rubbing.

Longest fortress system anywhere in Europe.

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

Picturesque basketball courts sheltered by historical defensive walls and with an enviable sea view.

Did Gustav Eiffel design this enigmatic metal building?

Hitch a boat ride to dine on stilts while watching wildlife.

Despite many attempts to finish this overpass, it has been abandoned since the 1970s.

A 19th-century relic of timekeeping.

This road winds through the steep coastal cliffside offering spectacular views for those who brave the drive.

This African beach is home to thousands of rare mainland penguins that are known for their annoying voice.

The Cape of Good Hope is not quite as low as you can go on the African continent, but it's still geographically significant.

An abandoned water park overtaken by the dunes.

This cave overlooking the Indian Ocean has been turned into a shelter and makeshift museum.

Artillery recovered from the sea floor marks the spot of an extraordinary shipwreck.

This beautiful waterfall is not easy to reach, but offers a stunning view of the pristine green valley.

The loneliest plant in the world resides at the Durban Botanic Gardens...mostly.

From neon green watering holes to bleached elephant foetuses, this Mozambique museum makes natural history weird.

This prefabricated building was built in Belgium and shipped to Mozambique but was never inhabited, since its iron exterior was unsuitable for the tropical environment.

An exquisite and eclectic selection of African masks stands out within a massive woodcarving marketplace.