Places Edited by cguthrie1950

The pile of books behind the dignified writer gave the statue a most undignified nickname.

Those who own or stay at this 500-year-old, allegedly cursed house often meet terrible fates.

The big toe of this towering monument to a Croatian national hero is worn from years of superstitious rubbing.

One of the largest squares in Europe contains an entire artificial island.

A sinister pyramid in the Frari contains the heart of the famous neoclassical sculptor.

This palatial spiral staircase was so unusual the name "snail" was given to the noble family who built it.

Two stone columns flank the grand Venice square, but there were supposed to be three.

Where Venice's gondolas go for a tune-up.

The only museum with its curator—and her pets—buried inside.

A musical instrument played by the sea.