Lviv, Ukraine
Progress Factory Mosaic
A unique Soviet mosaic preserved on the facade of a shoe factory in Lviv.
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Lviv, Ukraine
A unique Soviet mosaic preserved on the facade of a shoe factory in Lviv.
Paris, France
This lesser-known Frank Gehry building houses a treasure trove of cinema history.
Rome, Italy
An unremarkable wooden wheel built into the side of one of Rome's oldest hospitals was part of a policy to reduce infant exposure.
Berlin, Germany
For patriotic Russians, this memorial honoring the Soviet soldiers who died liberating Berlin in 1945 is the most sacred location outside of Russia.
Mantua, Italy
A room filled with frescos that make it seem like the walls are crumbling down while giants die in despair.
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
The heartbeat of modern Uzbekistan’s thriving market culture.
Berlin, Germany
An imperial church bombed to ruins during WWII now stands as a jagged memorial.
Milan, Italy
A brutalist gem towering over the heart of Milan.
Tbilisi, Georgia
A lively circle of dancers in the Georgian capital commemorates an ancient rite of spring.
Mantua, Italy
It took more than 300 years to build this church, which is home to two sacred vessels believed to hold the blood of Christ.
Tabriz, Iran
Colorful mineral deposits turn these mountains into an Impressionist fantasy.
Linnaka, Estonia
Inside this medieval church resides a unique set of murals.
Riga, Latvia
This controversial statue once honoured a Russian Field Marshall, before ultimately being dismantled in a push to remove symbols of Russian influence.
Rome, Italy
A large replica of a monumental Roman inscription is located on the side of this museum.
Jelgava, Latvia
This ducal residence was once home to a future Russian empress and a French king in exile.
Rome, Italy
This medieval church in Rome was almost destroyed following a terrorist attack in 1993.
Pisa, Italy
Next to the Leaning Tower of Pisa is a cemetery home to ancient sarcophagi and disturbing murals.
Naples, Italy
The sacristy of this church contains remains and relics of members of the Aragonese royal family.
Assisi, Italy
What appears to be an ancient Roman temple is actually a Catholic church.
Rome, Italy
This large, circular tomb is the final resting place of the first emperor of Rome.
Rome, Italy
A rare example of a medieval house in Rome adorned with a melancholic inscription.
Rome, Italy
This small church was constructed over the ruins of three temples dating to the Roman Republic.
Rome, Italy
The remains of this 2nd-century Roman temple are incorporated into a modern building.
Lund, Sweden
This antique clock once gave the most accurate time in the area.