Unicorns, elephants, and bears, oh my!

A wonderful display of arts and crafts handmade by local artisans in the Southern Appalachians.

In its day this historic fort held 100 cannons pointed in almost every direction to protect New York.

Lie in a hammock where George Washington stood.

The home of the first American-born saint is one of the only curved buildings in New York.

Twice a day one of these tragic bronze mariners drowns with the tide to remember all those the sea has taken.

Built hundreds of years ago this downtown iron barrier once protected a much despised king.

A small memorial dedicated to a man purportedly killed when a meteor the size of an SUV crashed into him.

Architectural monsters are devouring this palace's every door and window.

A forgotten "city of water" underneath the famous Trevi district.

Crispy, cheesy rice balls—the Roman answer to arancini—take center stage here.

The first statue to be added to Saint Peter's Square in over 350 years is an ode to migrants and refugees around the world.

These hut foundations are believed to be the residence of Romulus, founder of Rome.

Breathtaking and huge 430 year old maps of Italy.

Historic fortifications form the boundary of Vatican City, but it’s not entirely surrounded by walls.

A statue representing a lost Roman profession that was vandalized for centuries.

A master of trompe-l'oeil creates a stunning, tourist-fooling dome out of a flat ceiling.

The remains of this 2nd-century Roman temple are incorporated into a modern building.

Ancient snack bar of the Roman Empire re-opened.

Inside this McDonald's you can dine on your Big Mac and fries next to a 2,500-year-old Roman wall.

This hydrochronometer was invented by a Dominican monk and is a prime feature in this garden.

A plaque on the base of this statue holds a bewitching design.

Drink wine handed out through a window as part of an age-old tradition.

A medieval weapon rumored to have been used by the brilliant poet himself.