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This well-preserved Cistercian Abbey in a romantic pastoral setting has inspired artists like the poet Wordsworth.

The view from this giant Stone Age toad is unexpectedly beautiful.

Deep in the countryside lie the remains of one of the grandest Roman dwellings in Britain.

How did a French journalist’s grave become the sexiest statue in the cemetery?

A surrealist timepiece by the artist of melting clocks.

The spiral staircase hidden inside this giant Parisian column was likely built for Catherine de Medici's astrologer.

Two awe-inspiring globes from the reign of the Sun King hang from the ceiling of France's national library.

The subterranean "lake" below the Paris opera house inspired the Phantom of the Opera's lair.

The underground sanctuary of a mysterious ancient cult.

A spiritual retreat in the heart of Los Angeles offers stunning gardens and a labyrinth to lose yourself in.

This 16th-century monastery has been turned into a surrealist architecture compound.

Amid the bustle and noise of the Financial District hides a secluded garden oasis above the city streets.

Known as the "Dodo Manège," this carousel features a herd of animals that have disappeared—or may be gone soon.

One of the earliest relics of Italian art is this ornately equipped stone soldier.

A secret hatch containing two parchments was discovered in this statue over 40 years after its installation.

Caligula's colossal pleasure ships, discovered by Mussolini only to be lost in flames.

This historic recreationist school churns out warriors that may very well have had a fighting chance in Rome's pits of the day.

Da Vinci's equestrian statue, 500 years in the making.

Roman-era ships unearthed...

Harlequin costumes, signed scripts, and armor-wearing puppets.

The studio built by fascists in the hopes of "reviving the film industry" with the occasional propaganda film opportunity thrown in.

Southern Italy's spinning top village.

The Pope’s secret escape route.

Fortified medieval tower house with lovely roof garden.