Athens, Greece
Magic Sphere of Helios
This mystical orb covered in strange symbols is thought to have been used in ancient Greek magical rituals.
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Athens, Greece
This mystical orb covered in strange symbols is thought to have been used in ancient Greek magical rituals.
Athens, Greece
A 2,000-year-old computer demonstrates remarkable engineering and astronomical precision.
Athens, Greece
This small museum once served as a royal hunting pavilion for King Otto Friedrich Ludwig.
Athens, Greece
Legend says this sacred tree was a gift from goddess Athena.
Athens, Greece
According to legend, this ancient column contains healing properties.
Athens, Greece
The only ancient site that remains on the south bank of the sacred Ilissos river.
Athens, Greece
Gladiators once walked this ancient, subterranean passage.
Athens, Greece
View the ancient remains of buildings and the ancient "River of Hades" before hopping on a train.
Athens, Greece
The Lobotesis family has been baking some of the best savory pies in Athens since 1910.
Athens, Greece
This century-old, family-run bakery specializes in loukoumades, a Greek doughnut once served to ancient Olympians.
London, England
The canine-themed book collection claims to be Europe's largest dog library.
London, England
A Victorian natural history and ethnographic museum with wonderful turn-of-the-century, science-book-esque evolution displays.
London, England
In this cobwebbed old operating theater, you can practically hear the screams of the unanesthetized patients.
Paris, France
The oldest stone house in Paris was built by its most famous alchemist.
London, England
A makeshift shrine to the late rock star is still kept up on the nondescript façade outside 1 Logan Place.
Krakow, Poland
An artificial hill and apparent calendric structure built in the Early Middle Ages immortalizes a legendary Polish princess.
Krakow, Poland
Learn the fine art of making a centuries-old treat at this hands-on food museum.
Krakow, Poland
The unsettling remnants of a torn down movie set lies nearby the ruined location of the actual Płaszów Labor Camp.
Krakow, Poland
Poland's oldest surviving university building holds a wealth of historic science instruments including some used by Copernicus.
Warsaw, Poland
This biographical museum honors the groundbreaking scientist at her birthplace in Warsaw.
Warsaw, Poland
After the famous composer died in Paris, his sister snuck his heart out of the country to honor his wish that it be buried in their native country.
London, England
This 1920s Dutch barge is now a floating bookstore.
London, England
A subterranean ice warehouse that has lain hidden beneath central London for over a century is now open to the public.
London, England
Hidden beneath the streets of London is a secret subway that only carried mail.