Berlin, Germany
Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe
Thousands of coffin-like pillars make up this controversial Holocaust memorial.
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Berlin, Germany
Thousands of coffin-like pillars make up this controversial Holocaust memorial.
Berlin, Germany
Tiny memorials honor individual victims of the Holocaust.
Berlin, Germany
Cold war icon and onetime "hole" in the iron curtain.
Berlin, Germany
A narrow passage next to a cafe leads to a courtyard exploding with murals, tags, and paste-ups.
Berlin, Germany
A fascinating insight into daily life in the Eastern Bloc.
Pontarfynach, Wales
Long before mobile phones or GPS were available, these sentry boxes provided help for motorists in need.
Pontarfynach, Wales
Three bridges straddle a stream, one stacked upon the other.
Llanthony, Wales
The remains of one of Wales’ great medieval buildings, with a pub in the cellar.
Canterbury, England
One of England's most famous churches hides a pair of little known architectural treasures.
Dover, England
One of the few standing Roman lighthouses and a labyrinth of tunnels are a couple of the secrets at this historic castle.
Brussels, Belgium
A lovely biographical museum in the artist's home of 24 years.
Brussels, Belgium
Head underground and take a tour of the city's working sewer system, and see the underground river Senne, which defined Brussels for centuries before being covered in the 19th century.
Brussels, Belgium
A little sculpture with a large wardrobe.
Brussels, Belgium
From Tintin to the Smurfs, Europe's greatest graphic icons are celebrated in a grand Art Noveau gallery.
Brussels, Belgium
Meet the bronze beloved pet to a family of famous peeing statues.
Brussels, Belgium
Cozy basement bar sports an inventory of over 2,000 beers.
San Gimignano, Italy
These medieval skyscrapers dominate the skyline of this small Tuscan town.
Florence, Italy
A plaque on the base of this statue holds a bewitching design.
Florence, Italy
The oldest operating pharmacy in the world features 800-year-old recipes.
Florence, Italy
Drink wine handed out through a window as part of an age-old tradition.
Florence, Italy
A large grotto built in the 16th century amidst Florence's famous Boboli gardens.
Florence, Italy
This bronze boar's snout has been rubbed to a golden sheen by visitors seeking good fortune.
Florence, Italy
Secret refuge and museum of the Duke of Florence.
Florence, Italy
This private skyway is filled with art and was expanded explicitly so that Hitler could appreciate a river.