A Bulgarian monument to Russia's role in World War II is constantly being painted in pop culture protest.

These medieval skyscrapers dominate the skyline of this small Tuscan town.

Fortified medieval tower house with lovely roof garden.

Next to the Leaning Tower of Pisa is a cemetery home to ancient sarcophagi and disturbing murals.

The only visible reminders of an elaborate engineering project that kept the tower from reaching the tipping point.

This salt marsh in Southern France is as pink as the flamingos that inhabit it.

The only substantial part of Nazi Germany's formidable defensive line through Northern Italy that survives today, largely intact.

A stunning bridge that appears as if it's lunging to the shore, and has a legend of a devilish architect.

The towering Pinocchio stands 63 feet tall in the Italian village his creator frequented as a child.

This bustling Italian plaza is built on the ruins of an ancient Roman amphitheater.

This ancient theater was once the home of fierce gladiatorial battles.

The mental institution where Van Gogh created some of his most famous work now allows guests to walk in the artist's footsteps.

This ancient Roman bridge and aqueduct still stands as a wonder of classical construction.

The lost Latin words were reconstructed using the holes from the nails that once pinned them in place.

Historic medieval fortified city in southwest France.

An unusual stroll through gentlemen's erotica demonstrates that pornography is timeless.

The iconic boulevard is the perfect place to catch sight of a bicycling skeleton, a levitating Satan, or a chef with his head stuck in a pizza.

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

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

Of the many chalices in the running for the Holy Grail, this one in Valencia Cathedral sure looks the part.

This amazing example of Valencian Art Nouveau looks more like a cathedral than a public market.

This massive fiberglass Gulliver turns every visitor into a Lilliputian.

This abandoned viewing platform has become a monument to unnecessary government spending.

This architectural oddity is an oasis of green on the outskirts of Valencia.