The secret medieval communication system will whisk your words above the noise of the crowd.

A brutalist gem towering over the heart of Milan.

Two very green residential towers cleaning the air in one of Europe's most polluted cities.

This giant middle finger statue sends an unambiguous message to Italy's bankers.

The mysterious "Candelabra of the Andes" could represent anything from a god's trident to a hallucinogenic plant.

The remains of what was the most important religious complex in coastal Peru for over a millennium.

A whimsical bridge adorned with decorative dragons.

On a small Slovenian island, diners can mix and match a classic cake into dozens of sweet and savory flavor combinations.

The little bear in the "funny kind of hat" has made his way from London back to Peru.

This small Slovenian town has become a magnet for microbreweries.

The world's oldest grape-producing vine has survived four centuries of turmoil and even has its own anthem.

An ancient knight and a symbol of the city's freedom.

This stone complex marks the urban center of a lost civilization.

When a supermarket opened up shop within a medieval building it became protected by UNESCO on a technicality.

Gargoyle head that brings good luck.

Where the lovelorn find a home for their sentimental keepsakes.

A chain of 16 wondrous lakes formed as a result of the gradual dissolution of soluble layers of bedrock.

Longest fortress system anywhere in Europe.

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

On this tiny spot of land in the middle of Lake Titicaca the only ones who do the knitting are the men.

The Uros people live on floating reed islands in lake Titicaca.

These ruined Incan mausoleum towers still bear carvings of sacred animals on their blocks.

A fascinating little museum all about the rich history of Peru’s famous plant.

A painting in the historic Cathedral Basilica depicts Jesus and his disciples dining on a traditional Peruvian menu.