Stockholm, Sweden
Vasa Museum
It houses the remains of a 17th-century version of the Titanic.
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Stockholm, Sweden
It houses the remains of a 17th-century version of the Titanic.
Stockholm, Sweden
Stockholm's decidedly unique public transit system has doubled as the world's longest art gallery for decades.
Luster, Norway
A stunning silver lining to global warming's gloomy cloud.
Bergen, Norway
A favorite with sightseers and locals alike, this Norwegian funicular provides easy access to a stunning view of Bergen and its environs.
Oslo, Norway
One man's exploration of the human form, including the bizarre and delightful "Man Attacked by Babies."
Oslo, Norway
The design of this beautifully crafted building was inspired by Norwegian glaciers.
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.
Ein Gedi, Israel
As the Dead Sea continues to deplete, massive sinkholes open along its banks.
Jerusalem, Israel
This "Jewish Sistine Chapel" was designed to reinvigorate Judaism's artistic legacy but was almost lost to misguided restoration.
Petra District, Jordan
An ancient capital city that dates back 3,000 years and harbors many surprises.
Jerash, Jordan
Gladiators battle and chariots race daily in the ruins of a once-great Roman city.
Madaba, Jordan
The world's oldest map of the holy land gives us a fragmented glimpse of the layout of biblical nations.
Bari, Italy
A dead saint, a deadly poison, and a mysterious holy ooze.
Rome, Italy
This former Roman Catholic Church still contains the embalmed hearts and organs of 22 popes.
Rome, Italy
This Roman arch marks the location of an ancient gate at one of the Seven Hills of Rome.
Florence, Italy
This bronze boar's snout has been rubbed to a golden sheen by visitors seeking good fortune.
Milan, Italy
Two very green residential towers cleaning the air in one of Europe's most polluted cities.
Milan, Italy
Small on the outside, big on the inside, this church is an astonishing act of visual deception.
Milan, Italy
The mark of the Devil's horns on a marble column in Milan.
Milan, Italy
Da Vinci's equestrian statue, 500 years in the making.
Verona, Italy
Pilgrimage site for star-crossed lovers.
Istanbul, Turkey
Ancient serpentine sacrifice holder that has stood the test of time.
Istanbul, Turkey
Five sultans and their families rest in eternal splendor, teeming with overlooked beauty and drama.
Istanbul, Turkey
This remarkably well-preserved Egyptian plinth is pretty well traveled for a giant piece of stone.