Architectureal fantasy quarter of Rome.

Since 1999, this gelateria founded by a string instrument maker has been turning out some of Rome’s best scoops.

A 'living museum' in Leiden, the oldest of its kind in the Netherlands.

An ancient Egyptian temple sits within a modern European museum.

This 11th-century castle sits so low you can't see it behind the surrounding buildings.

A monument to the “other Joan” who bravely defended the town of Beauvais with an axe in hand.

One of the oldest and most significant collections of Ancient Egyptian archeology outside of Egypt.

This quaint Italian town keeps losing ground as the sides of its plateau slowly erode.

This war memorial commemorates some of the world's first paratroopers.

A 16th-century horror show built in a lovely Italian garden.

This fiberglass version of the Awakening sculpture by Seward Johnson, now resides in its third location in Italy, in Viterbo.

Fortified medieval tower house with lovely roof garden.

First founded in 1472, this is the oldest bank in the world. Its history may explain why we call financial institutions "banks."

A copy of the famous statue can be found in this Florence piazza, along with one of the most breathtaking views of the city below.

This magical museum celebrates the life and work of a seminal children's book writer (and occasional spy).

An enigmatic monument to the Irish revolutionary who plotted an uprising against British rule.

This is the largest cemetery in Ireland and the first cemetery museum in the world.

The comedy and tragedy of Oscar Wilde is preserved in a Dublin park, captured in a sculpture of colorful stone.

The gorgeous library at Trinity College is home to remarkable treasures of Irish identity.

For the holidays, the tallest broadcasting tower in the Netherlands turns into one of the world's tallest Christmas trees.

Take a walk in a recreation of ancient Rome.

These tenacious 14th-century towers defied demolition and are now a fairytale vacation rental.

The works of poetry's biggest names grace the walls of the city of Leiden, all carefully painted by hand.

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