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An enigmatic modern marker left next to a historic Roman site.

Ever hear of the Milazzo Cage?

This delightful little museum is dedicated to only one thing: pasta.

This room of wonder is full of relics, from knights in armor to rare works of art.

For one of Rome’s finest renditions of cacio e pepe, head straight to this osteria.

For more than a century, this hole-in-the-wall near Termini Station has been serving what some say is the greatest porchetta sandwich.

Crispy, cheesy rice balls—the Roman answer to arancini—take center stage here.

Since 1999, this gelateria founded by a string instrument maker has been turning out some of Rome’s best scoops.

Hidden within this iconic mountain are a set of World War II bunkers once used by German forces.

Italian horror legend Dario Argento’s own shop hides a sinister museum-dungeon in the basement.

Rome's first modern graffito is all that is left of a peaceful protest from the 1970s.

This ancient Roman prison is decorated with an upside-down cross not as blasphemy but as saintly tribute.

The skull of the patron saint of lovers lies in the Basilica di Santa Maria in Cosmedin—maybe.

The yawning maw of this pagan visage is said to bite off the hands of liars.

Antique frame collection with 2,400 frames.

After fleeing the Syrian civil war, chef Malakeh Jazmati began serving exceptional renditions of her homeland's cuisine in Berlin.

Taste freshly foraged yarrow and black locust blossoms at this ambitious cocktail bar.

When German-Iraqi relations broke down, this embassy was vacated post haste.

These former Nazi anti-aircraft towers offer a singular view of the north of Berlin in the summer, and a sanctuary for bats in winter.

Floating swimming pool within a moored vessel.

This little museum is making sure that the art and history of the graffiti sticker is not scraped from history.

Super-heavy Nazi architectural experiment.

Residents of Berlin take their coffee and cake in one of the city’s most restful spaces: a cemetery.

From toys to kettles to scientific instruments, this German museum celebrates the beauty of 20th century design.