Krakow, Poland
Wawel Chakra
This grubby wall is said to be one of the Earth's esoteric energy centers.
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Krakow, Poland
This grubby wall is said to be one of the Earth's esoteric energy centers.
Krakow, Poland
Real bones which are said to have belonged to a Polish dragon.
Krakow, Poland
Seven dragon statues—including one that breathes real fire—are scattered throughout the streets of Krakow.
Krakow, Poland
This Polish cave has housed a dragon, a brothel, and an enduring legend.
Krakow, Poland
Extremely famous in his native country, this Cracovian painter is all but unknown beyond Polish borders.
Wieliczka, Poland
An underground city of salt.
Angers, France
A medieval house adorned with enigmatic carvings, including one of a man displaying his masculine attributes.
Lyon, France
Lyon's miniature version of the Eiffel Tower was built as a statement in support of French secularism.
Lyon, France
For hundreds of years, automatons moving to metallic music have been marking the passage of time.
Lyon, France
Monsters and miniatures are held in equal esteem at this wondrous museum.
Lyon, France
After decades of damage, this feat of timekeeping and automaton art has been given a new lease on life.
Lyon, France
Lyon, France is home to two remarkably preserved Roman theaters, one dating back to 15 BCE.
Nice, France
A memorial to honor those who were killed in a Bastille Day terror attack in Nice.
Nice, France
This saucy statue once caused outrage among locals.
Nice, France
This massive blockhead sculpture hides an entire library.
Nice, France
A cast iron Fiat 500 sculpture overlooks the sea at Port Lympia.
Monaco
Museum celebrating the ocean, with the largest wunderkammer dedicated to sea exploration.
Carcassonne, France
Historic medieval fortified city in southwest France.
Arcachon, France
A young Gustave Eiffel assisted in the construction of this skinny metal observation tower.
La Teste-de-Buch, France
Bordered by forest on three sides and the ocean on the other, the Great Dune of Pilat is the highest sand dune in Europe.
Bilbao, Spain
This 19th-century fountain's namesake animal isn't what you think it is.
Bilbao, Spain
Giant topiary dog once played a role in a terrorist bomb plot.
Bath, England
The accidental discovery of this gilt bronze head led archaeologists to find the Roman Baths in the city of Bath
Bath, England
This picturesque horseshoe weir was first built in the 1600s to prevent flooding in the town of Bath.