Istanbul, Turkey
Camondo Stairs
A gorgeous, Gaudí-esque stairway constructed in the city of Istanbul by a prominent Jewish family.
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Istanbul, Turkey
A gorgeous, Gaudí-esque stairway constructed in the city of Istanbul by a prominent Jewish family.
Istanbul, Turkey
A meow-velous tribute to a beloved street cat, made famous on the internet.
Magelang, Indonesia
This massive chapel in the middle of the Indonesian forest is both haunting and fowl.
Srandakan, Indonesia
In this rare traditional factory, three generations of know-how, several strong cows, and a one-ton mortar come together to make Yogyakarta's famous "ugly noodles."
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
After being bombed and largely abandoned, this former railway workshop has been transformed into a lively market space.
Krakow, Poland
This grubby wall is said to be one of the Earth's esoteric energy centers.
Edinburgh, Scotland
A statue in the heart of Edinburgh honors a bear that served in the Polish military during World War II.
Wrocław, Poland
In the center of Wrocław's old meat market stands a somber tribute to the city's livestock.
Wrocław, Poland
A 90-ton, gravity-defiant steam locomotive shoots for the skies in this bizarrely beautiful public artwork.
Wrocław, Poland
A striking public sculpture representing the period of martial law in Communist Poland.
Wrocław, Poland
The silly symbol for an underground protest group is now scattered around the city.
Barcelona, Spain
A beautiful but toxic fountain of mercury.
Parkville, Australia
The King is honored by an elaborate grotto on a continent he never visited.
Melbourne, Australia
A remarkable lifelong collection of antiques and art preserved in a historic Melbourne townhouse.
Milan, Italy
This poignant art installation raises awareness of violence against women.
Milan, Italy
This curious building hides eclectic details like medieval gargoyles alongside naked angels and Art Nouveau mosaics.
Milan, Italy
Just across from the "Last Supper" painting is the famous painter's vineyard, a gift received for creating the masterpiece.
Milan, Italy
One of the world’s smallest bars, just 13 square feet, is brimming with speakeasy flair.
Rome, Italy
A collection of objects supposedly singed by the hands of souls in purgatory.
Rome, Italy
This ritzy Italian market is built around a statue of an unforgiven heretic who was burned for his belief in an endless universe.
Rome, Italy
The engineering wonder and pleasure dome of a much-maligned emperor still holds undiscovered secrets.
Rome, Italy
The only "Egyptian" pyramid in Europe and the legendary tomb of Remus.
Verona, Italy
Pilgrimage site for star-crossed lovers.
Rome, Italy
A hospital where antique dolls are given new life.