Exchange a book at the entrance of this medieval Lovere alley.

A giant owl named Rocco oversees mythical woodland creatures along these charming mountain trails.

A place to appreciate the sweat and ingenuity it used to take to make a pot.

An underground city of salt.

St. Mary's features one of the most spectacularly decorated cathedral interiors in all of Europe.

Remnants from a time before electricity.

Krakow's own version of the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Seven dragon statues—including one that breathes real fire—are scattered throughout the streets of Krakow.

Inside this Krakow church, an explosion of psychedelic color.

A series of abstract, silly sculptures represent the works of a great modern classical composer.

An "inside out" building in the historical center of Paris, featuring Europe’s largest modern art museum.

This one-time health resort was used by aristocrats around the world.

A scenic UNESCO site that doubles as a habitat for various forms of wildlife.

The home of a neoclassical master is now a shrine to his chosen art style.

This artistic temple brings together multiple architecture styles, but is only an example of one.

Now harmless, this looming post struck fear into the heart of medieval troublemakers.

A musical instrument played by the sea.

A memorial to the atrocities of the People's Socialist Republic of Albania.

An Albanian monument to the Communism that nearly crushed the country is now a crumbling wreck.

A museum dedicated to secret surveillance.

In the heart of Tirana, this underground nuclear bunker has been transformed into a museum.

One of 200 religious buildings recognized as a “culture monument.” 

Climb into Albania's communist history while enjoying a spectacular ocean view.

This ominous Albanian fortress houses tanks and downed planes as a reminder of their victories over Western imperialism.