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Julien Aurouze and Co.

A Parisian exterminator's shop whose storefront displays stuffed rats hanging from traps.

Montmartre Funicular

The water-powered carriages are long gone, but for over a century this funicular railway has been the fastest route to the highest point in Paris.

Le Passe-Muraille

This surreal statue brings a famous French novel about a supernatural cad to arresting life.

Added by beckybodnar

I Love You Wall

Paris' linguistic guide to the international language of, yes, love.

serflac

Added by serflac

Fantoft Stave Church

The burning of this 12th-century church kicked off a campaign of Norwegian Black Metal terror.

haniyarae

Added by haniyarae

Edvard Grieg Museum Troldhaugen

The former home of Norway's greatest romantic composer.

Sunniva

Added by Sunniva

Flåmsbana (Flåm Railway)

One of the most breathtaking railways in Europe also takes one of the steepest climbs, from fjord to mountain plateau.

Added by kld123

Fløibanen Funicular

A favorite with sightseers, this Norwegian funicular provides easy access to a stunning view of Bergen and its environs.

RHyzer

Added by RHyzer

Edvard Munch's Grave

The painter of "The Scream" is laid to rest under a stoic bust of himself in the humble corner of an Oslo cemetery.

contender

Added by contender

Grass Roots Square

Thousands of miniature bronze sculptures have taken over this city square creating a unique art installation.

Added by klstempmail

'She Lies'

This floating sculpture of ice is a poignant reminder of nature's power.

Added by DenverApplehans

Oslo Opera House

The design of this beautifully crafted building was inspired by Norwegian glaciers.

Sunniva

Added by Sunniva

Fram Museum

Housing the famous Norwegian ice-defying 19th century polar exploration ship.

stanestane

Added by stanestane

Kon-Tiki Museum

Across the Pacific in a raft, a museum dedicated to Thor Heyerdahl's now legendary expedition.

stanestane

Added by stanestane

The Devil of Oslo

In downtown Oslo, a menacing and terrifying relief clings to a church wall.

Runar

Helsinki, Finland

Götan Maailma

A lovingly curated curio shop in which the taxidermy wear newspaper party hats, and peanut shells are spread across every surface.

michelle

Added by michelle

Helsinki, Finland

Seurasaari Open Air Museum

A small island dotted with old, historic Finnish buildings.

CoolCrab

Added by CoolCrab

Helsinki, Finland

Asemapäällikönhovi Building

This building featuring Brutalist architecture has a rich media production history.

Helsinki, Finland

Bad Bad Boy

This endearingly discomfited urinating statue commemorates the sneaky pees had by us all.

ahvenas

Added by ahvenas

Helsinki, Finland

Sibelius Monument

An abstract monument to a symphonic composer.

dzhastin

Added by dzhastin

Helsinki, Finland

Temppeliaukio Church

A subterranean house of worship carved right out of the bedrock.

Allison

Added by Allison

Helsinki, Finland

Pohjola Insurance Building

This insurance company building reminds customers that witches, bears, and gnomes are out there, best be insured.

michelle

Added by michelle

Helsinki, Finland

The National Library of Finland

Architecturally stunning library serves as the hub of Finnish scholarly life and culture.

michelle

Added by michelle

Helsinki, Finland

Sompasauna

No matter how many times this community-run sauna gets destroyed, it always rises from the ashes.

Added by sonjalaurila