Nordkapp, Norway
North Cape
At the very tippity-top of Europe is a cliff from which you can view the midnight sun.
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Nordkapp, Norway
At the very tippity-top of Europe is a cliff from which you can view the midnight sun.
Aurland, Norway
A thin pane of glass keeps visitors from sliding off this futuristic skywalk.
Kvam, Norway
Walk behind a 50-meter-high waterfall.
Luster, Norway
An intricately carved Viking church overlooks a glistening fjord.
Oslo, Norway
One man's exploration of the human form, including the bizarre and delightful "Man Attacked by Babies."
Trani, Italy
Three underground crypts and a pointed arch under the bell tower make this cathedral unique among Romanesque churches.
Caserta, Italy
Nobles would stage mock naval battles on this large lake at the Royal Palace of Caserta.
Rome, Italy
A magnificent waterfall is also home to the remains of a Roman hydraulic engineering system.
Italy
This high-speed test track is popular with car manufacturers, speed freaks and orbiting astronauts.
Venosa, Italy
The construction of a new church near Venosa was started in the 11th century, but never finished.
Stabilimenti, Italy
Once an ancient Roman bath, now a hotbed of geothermal energy and a hub for energetic innovations.
Crotone, Italy
A single column facing the sea is all that's left of one of the most important temples of Magna Graecia.
Messina, Italy
Climb the dead electric pylons of Messina.
Viggianello, Italy
The oldest scientifically dated tree in Europe lives on a remote cliff.
L'Aquila, Italy
This Italian ski resort rose to fame when Benito Mussolini was held prisoner there and then rescued by the SS.
Capriate San Gervasio, Italy
A massive mausoleum towers over the gravestones in a 19th-century Italian "model village."
Gardone Riviera, Italy
A military museum, art park, mausoleum, and architectural oddity all on one fascist's estate.
Carpello, Italy
This serene, turquoise lake in an extraordinary nature reserve showcases a rare natural phenomenon.
Matera, Italy
Skulls and skeletons are omnipresent in this church dedicated to souls trapped in purgatory.
Colobraro, Italy
Just saying the name of this town out loud is said to bring bad luck.
Castellana Grotte, Italy
The sunlight passing through the opening of this huge cave system creates a magical effect.
Stelvio, Italy
One of the highest mountain passes in Europe has been ranked among the best driving roads in the world.
Rome, Italy
Also known as the Square Colosseum, this building is a prime example of fascist-era rationalist architecture.
Clusone, Italy
A medieval fresco which reminds visitors that death will come for us all.