York, England
'Printer's Devil'
A Reformation-era fiery figurehead once denoted this location as a print shop.
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York, England
A Reformation-era fiery figurehead once denoted this location as a print shop.
York, England
This sculpture marks the spot where one of the greatest Roman rulers was proclaimed emperor.
York, England
This network of narrow, medieval passages has the most delightful name.
York, England
Follow the original medieval paths that wind through this intriguing section of the city.
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
This gorgeous space is England's largest independent library outside of London.
San Sebastián, Spain
The oldest operating roller coaster of its kind, the Montaña Suiza has been thrilling riders since 1928.
Burgos, Spain
The most elaborate of 12 medieval arched doorways to the old city of Burgos.
Daugavpils, Latvia
Built to ward off Napoleon's army, this city-sized abandoned Russian fort is now perfect for urban exploration.
Daugavpils, Latvia
This Latvian shot factory is still used twice a year to manufacture bullets the old-fashioned way.
Wrocław, Poland
The silly symbol for an underground protest group is now scattered around the city.
Bremen, Germany
A spitting ode to a German serial killer.
Hamburg, Germany
This red light district plaza memorializes the Fab Four and their historic connection to the area.
Hamburg, Germany
Hamburgers are intensely proud of their tunnel beneath the river.
Bremen, Germany
Böttcherstraße's bells, extolling Nordic virtues and the great conquerors of the world.
Bremen, Germany
A stunning gilt bronze relief denounced by Hitler as "degenerate art"—even though it was dedicated to the Nazi leader.
Hamburg, Germany
Model Trains and Much More in Hamburg.
Tallinn, Estonia
This park built on a former fortress has a reputation for romance.
Tallinn, Estonia
During the Soviet era, the spire of this longstanding church was used as a radio transmission tower.
Tallinn, Estonia
Walk along the medieval fortifications that have been protecting Tallinn since the 14th century.
Tallinn, Estonia
A medieval setting reimagined into a unique art alley.
Gammelstad, Sweden
A medieval village, with red wooden cottages around a stone church, stands as a well-preserved example of a settlement type that was once common in northern Sweden.
Luleå, Sweden
The world's first purpose-built indoor shopping mall opened in Sweden in 1955.
Munich, Germany
Daily jousts and dancing barrel makers in Munich's mechanical clock.
Belgrade, Serbia
One of Serbia's oldest luxury hotels and a nostalgic echo to Yugoslavia in the state's former capital.