A remnant of the Franco-Prussian War, lodged in the city's walls.

A pink sandstone column once used in ancient times to measure one's belly after a night of debauchery.

Visitors dating back to the 1600s carved their marks in the stones of the iconic tower.

There has been an astronomical clock on this spot since the 14th century.

Explore this medieval cathedral by trying to spot all the malevolent monsters hiding in its beautifully colored windows.

Wander among free-roaming storks at the sanctuary that helped save them from local extinction.

The castle was reconstructed to fit Kaiser Wilhelm II's romanticized vision of the Middle Ages.

These ramparts, once lined with towers, were constructed in defense of Beaune.

For over 300 years this little carving has been the city’s good luck charm.

Despite centuries of architectural innovation, this French castle is being built like it's the 13th century.

This church sits upon a peaceful hill and a long, turbulent history.

Lyon's "Wall of the Silk Weavers" is one of the largest murals in Europe.

Explore the 500-year history of silk-making in Lyon at this museum, workshop, and boutique.

A colorful piece of contemporary art cheerfully clashes with Lyon's historical architecture.

The world's first funicular powered by a steam engine.

This statue stands in honor of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, the French author of 'The Little Prince' and an aviation hero.

Hundreds of lucky felines haunt the ruins where Caesar was murdered.

A huge enchanting public park just outside the ancient walls of Rome.

An artist's cute bronze subway sculptures belie his violent artistic past.

Tucked away amidst some of the most famous addresses in the world is New York’s only fraction of a street.

A dark patch of the ceiling at Grand Central Terminal which was not restored is still stained brown by tobacco.

A small peaceful park and waterfall tucked amid the urban grind of Midtown Manhattan.

Read a book next to a Midtown waterfall.

Beneath Denmark's Højbro bridge, a bronze merman and his seven sons forever mourn for the mother and wife who left them for land.