Kazan, Russia
Qolşärif Mosque
Replica of mosque destroyed by Russia in the 16th century.
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Kazan, Russia
Replica of mosque destroyed by Russia in the 16th century.
Kazan, Russia
This nostalgic Russian museum is full of USSR cultural artifacts from the 1970s and 80s.
Kazan, Russia
This Russian religious complex is a Frankenstein's chapel that includes influence from almost all the major faiths.
New York, New York
The site of the deadly Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire.
London, England
Claiming to be the oldest hat store in the world, this historic haberdashery had a hand (and a head) in the creation of the Bowler.
Moscow, Russia
Hidden in a metro shop under a shopping mall, this small museum tells the story of one of the world's largest urban transit systems.
Moscow, Russia
The tallest hotel in Europe.
Moscow, Russia
Moscow's other, lesser known kremlin is a fairytale-like cultural complex modeled after Old Russia.
Chicago, Illinois
A century-old hotspot for jazz, frequented by everyone from Charlie Chaplin to Al Capone.
San Francisco, California
An artsy hidden staircase leads to breathtaking views of San Francisco.
Moscow, Russia
Immortal combat in a Moscow museum.
Moscow, Russia
This building holds the embalmed remains of the leader of the Bolshevik Revolution.
Barcelona, Spain
Gaudí's famously flamboyant architectural style is on full display in this sprawling park and garden.
Barcelona, Spain
One of Antoni Gaudí's most classic buildings is well-known for its "dragon-back" design.
Belpasso, Italy
The world's most active stratovolcano is almost always erupting.
Naoshima, Japan
A Japanese corporation has turned this small island town into living modern art gallery.
Vatican City
Hidden beneath the famous St. Peter's Basilica is a veritable city of the dead that may hold the remains of St. Peter himself.
Verona, Italy
Pilgrimage site for star-crossed lovers.
Venice, Italy
Go inside to really appreciate this 500-year-old technological masterpiece.
Hamburg, Germany
A fascinating little museum dedicated to the thousands of chemical substances concealed in our food.
Anacapri, Italy
The glowing blue Nymphaeum of Emperor Tiberius.
Dresden, Germany
Slaughterhouse Five opens its dank doors to fans of Kurt Vonnegut.
Dresden, Germany
This Dresden church was purposely rebuilt Protestant after being demolished in World War II.
Québec City, Québec
This lovely, if imposing, piece of Canadian gothic is possibly the most photographed hotel in the world.