Lucca, Italy
Torre Guinigi (Guinigi Tower)
Fortified medieval tower house with lovely roof garden.
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Lucca, Italy
Fortified medieval tower house with lovely roof garden.
Pisa, Italy
The only visible reminders of an elaborate engineering project that kept the tower from reaching the tipping point.
Florence, Italy
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.
Athens, Greece
Legend says this sacred tree was a gift from goddess Athena.
Athens, Greece
This ancient Greek place of assembly and marketplace is being revealed layer by layer below the modern Athens cityscape.
Copenhagen, Denmark
The de facto symbol of Copenhagen is this bronze fairytale which cannot seem to keep its head for very long.
Copenhagen, Denmark
Danish tourist destination well known for open stalls where vendors sell marijuana on the street.
Copenhagen, Denmark
Copenhagen's celebrated theme park and gardens.
Helsingør, Denmark
Old Danish castle immortalized in Shakespeare's Hamlet.
Oslo, Norway
The design of this beautifully crafted building was inspired by Norwegian glaciers.
Bergen, Norway
A favorite with sightseers and locals alike, this Norwegian funicular provides easy access to a stunning view of Bergen and its environs.
Flåm, Norway
A Viking-style brewpub named for a Norse sea giant, in the heart of fjord country.
Flåm, Norway
One of the most breathtaking railways in Europe also takes one of the steepest climbs, from fjord to mountain plateau.
Tromsø, Norway
This functioning parish church is also the site of many concert performances due to its wonderful acoustics.
Tromsø, Norway
The world's northernmost aquarium looks like it has fallen over.
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Originally a meeting place for foreign correspondents and war reporters, the FCC remains an atmospheric spot for sunset drinks in Phnom Penh.
Siem Reap, Cambodia
A small 12th-century temple surrounded by waters believed to have curative properties.
Ratanak Mondul, Cambodia
A quick and simple solution to Cambodia's train woes.
Siem Reap, Cambodia
A battle between nature and architecture in the Cambodian jungle.
Bangkok, Thailand
The bank's whimsical shape was inspired by a child’s toy.
Pak Ou, Laos
Thousands of effigies of Buddha watch from caves set high above a legendary river, plus whiskey.
Kathmandu, Nepal
A brick building in Kathmandu's Durbar Square is home to Nepal's most prominent living goddess.
Punakha, Bhutan
This colorful overpass is one of Bhutan's longest suspension bridges.
Beijing, China
Ming Dynasty necropolis raided during the Cultural Revolution.