Oslo, Norway
Vigeland Sculpture Park
One man's exploration of the human form, including the bizarre and delightful "Man Attacked by Babies."
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Oslo, Norway
One man's exploration of the human form, including the bizarre and delightful "Man Attacked by Babies."
Oslo, Norway
Home to three historic ships from the age of Vikings.
Èze, France
Hilltop garden on the site of an old fortress overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.
Paola, Malta
This subterranean necropolis holds three floors of antler-dug grave caves.
Mersch, Luxembourg
The geographical centre of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is marked by this metal point
Messina, Italy
These two remaining restored marble fountains were part of a set of four which graced the corners of an important crossroads in Messina until the earthquake of 1908
Messina, Italy
The cathedral is not really remarkable except for the campanile with its astronomical clock and some amazing automatons which perform every day at noon
Cefalù, Italy
A lesser-known World Heritage Site with an amazing Byzantine style mosaic of Jesus on the semi-dome of the apse
Poggioreale, Italy
This entire town moved to a safe location after it was devastated by an earthquake, but the remains of the original town are still around.
Catania, Italy
Wedged between streets and buildings, this ancient Roman theatre could seat 7000 spectators.
Fiumicino, Italy
Along a manmade hexagonal lake lies what was once the main port of ancient Rome.
Naples, Italy
These bronze horses on the gates of the Royal Palace of Naples were a gift from a Russian tsar.
Ercolano, Italy
Well-preserved, still-functional sliding wood doors from Ancient Rome can be found in this Vesuvius-stricken house.
Paestum, Italy
The only visible remains of this ancient Greek underground temple is its roof protruding from the earth.
Erice, Italy
Tourists to the mountaintop Sicilian town often overlook its ancient fortifications.
Cefalù, Italy
A medieval wash house where people washed clothes in a river allegedly formed by the tears of a mourning nymph.
Lecce, Italy
A long-buried ancient ruin unearthed right in the middle of the city.
Syracuse, Italy
Built on a medieval synagogue, this church has a burial crypt, tunnel system, and Jewish ritual bath hiding deep underneath.
Stromboli, Italy
A petite white lighthouse perched on the ancient core of Stromboli Volcano.
Lucca, Italy
This bustling Italian plaza is built on the ruins of an ancient Roman amphitheater.
Catania, Italy
A mysterious ancient elephant said to possess magic powers is now the symbol of a Sicilian city.
Naples, Italy
This medieval city gate is now a blend of the past and the modern world.
Bari, Italy
A dead saint, a deadly poison, and a mysterious holy ooze.
Palermo, Italy
This triumphal 16th-century arched gateway leads to the oldest street in Palermo.