Rome, Italy
Sisinnius Fresco in the Basilica San Clemente
A rather vulgar example of the transition from Latin to the Italian vernacular.
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Rome, Italy
A rather vulgar example of the transition from Latin to the Italian vernacular.
Licenza, Italy
The ruins of an abbey believed to have been founded by Charlemagne in the 9th century.
Rome, Italy
This hydrochronometer was invented by a Dominican monk and is a prime feature in this garden.
Rome, Italy
Charles Dickens was not a fan of the ghastly wall dressings in this 6th century church.
Rome, Italy
Roman-era ships unearthed...
Porto, Portugal
This museum is home to one of the biggest collections of printing press technology—plus a river view.
Gdańsk, Poland
A huge wooden clock that is so beautiful its creator was forcibly blinded.
Łapalice, Poland
This imposing 20th-century castle was abandoned before it was ever completed.
Torun, Poland
Museum dedicated to "the man who moved the Earth."
Walbrzych, Poland
A fairytale Gothic castle steeped in Nazi treasure conspiracy theories.
Zalipie, Poland
This uber-quaint Polish village is known for its habit of painting elaborate floral motifs on just about everything.
Belfast, Northern Ireland
Once home to a local bear named "Bruno."
Cenarth, Wales
A museum dedicated to Wales’ favorite—and strangest-looking—watercraft.
Milarrochy, Scotland
A single oak tree rises out of the waters of Loch Lomond.
Edinburgh, Scotland
This modern work of art was a refreshing addition to one of the oldest theatres in the city.
Wanlockhead, Scotland
The last water-powered beam pumping engine in Britain.
Wanlockhead, Scotland
Though it looks like a golf ball teed up for a hit, this hilltop station is actually used to monitor air traffic.
Glasgow, Scotland
This neon sign is an homage to an Alfred Hitchcock film.
Edinburgh, Scotland
On the outskirts of Edinburgh, a trio of topiary created by one man over the course of more than 20 years.
Dunbar, Scotland
This giant steel bear is a tribute to naturalist John Muir.
Edinburgh, Scotland
This extinct volcano rises above Edinburgh and is special for its panoramic views over the city.
Edinburgh, Scotland
One of only three examples of a stained glass window manufactured by the Tiffany Company in Scotland.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Designed to illustrate two parts of the human psyche.
Liverpool, England
This bronze statue was dedicated to a 1966 Beatles hit.