Before it was buried by volcanic ash, this fast-food restaurant fed the hungry hordes of ancient Rome.

Legend has it this fountain built to symbolize the Pope’s power hides a strange secret concerning Neptune's manliness.

A striking memorial recalls thousands of Bolognese men and women killed fighting fascists in World War II.

Stuck in the arcade of Casa Isolani are three arrows of mysterious origins.

This building features dozens of faces along its facade, although one is a bit chilling.

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

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

Eat the ultimate iteration of Portugal's most beloved pastry.

Despite the name, this ancient piece of crystal may not have been a lens at all.

A bronze statue of a low three-legged seat commemorates a piece of furniture that started a riot.

Wander among the gravestones in this historic border town.

Sip cherry liqueur at a bar dating back to 1840.

Originally meant to hold a statue of King William IV, this support sat empty for years. Today, it hosts a rotating cast of public artwork.

Get in line for Lisbon’s most famous sandwich.

Step back in time at this 19th-century kiosk.

A gorgeous example of 13th-century Gothic architecture.

These elaborate gothic monuments honor Verona's medieval lords.

A whale rib was used to advertise the store by the arch that offered exotic goods from far away.

Pilgrimage site for star-crossed lovers.

This museum houses and extensive collection of technology contributed by the Polish people.

The hallowed ground of one of the worst atrocities in United States history.

When this funny little building went up in the 19th century, most people thought it would simply fall over.

A fake medieval village in the middle of Turin.

A portrayal of two lamps embraced and in love.