This historic Victorian hotel has a scandalous history of affairs and murder.

Traditional 15th century Chinese garden in the middle of Vancouver.

This 1967 experiment in modular architecture was designed to be a new model for urban living.

A grand Gothic Revival basilica with stained glass depictions of Montreal's religious history has only one soul resting in its crypt.

The first statue to be added to Saint Peter's Square in over 350 years is an ode to migrants and refugees around the world.

If you want to talk to the Pope you will have to stare down this surreal vision of Jesus rising from a nuclear hell.

Breathtaking and huge 430 year old maps of Italy.

Hidden beneath the famous St. Peter's Basilica is a veritable city of the dead that may hold the remains of St. Peter himself.

Historic fortifications form the boundary of Vatican City, but it’s not entirely surrounded by walls.

Part museum, part piece of Arthurian-inspired history, this stately hall attracts King Arthur fans from miles away.

This well-preserved Cistercian Abbey in a romantic pastoral setting has inspired artists like the poet Wordsworth.

The ritual has been performed uninterrupted for nearly 700 years.

A fantastic castle rumored to be the birthplace of King Arthur.

Famously misunderstood wonder of the ancient world

This historic covered bridge contains a series of macabre paintings that communicate one thing: everyone dies.

This memorial commemorating fallen Swiss Guards of the French Revolution has been called the saddest stone in the world.

Botero's plump bronze horse presiding over Barcelona's airport terminal

This magnificent castle grew from a small Moorish fortress, and reportedly inspired two iconic Disney castles.

Spanish architects used seized Muslim gravestones to rebuild parts of the fortress.

Volcanic rocks ground down into sand make this Spanish beach as black as night.

Gaudí's famously flamboyant architectural style is on full display in this sprawling park and garden.

Construction of Barcelona’s iconic (but controversial) church was finally completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.

One of Antoni Gaudí's most classic buildings is well-known for its "dragon-back" design.

This handsomely carved wooden church is more than 800 years old.