Valencia, Spain
Ancient Walls of Valencia
Across Valencia lie the remains of three ancient fortifications built centuries apart: a Roman enclosure, an Islamic expansion, and a medieval Christian wall.
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Valencia, Spain
Across Valencia lie the remains of three ancient fortifications built centuries apart: a Roman enclosure, an Islamic expansion, and a medieval Christian wall.
Antalya, Turkey
This arch granting triumphal entrance into Antalya was designed to honor the emperor's visit.
Moscow, Russia
This building holds the embalmed remains of the leader of the Bolshevik Revolution.
Tokyo, Japan
You can receive a blessing for your electronics at this Shinto shrine near Akihabara.
Moscow, Russia
Thirteen sculptures in central Moscow graphically depicting vices of the modern world.
Moscow, Russia
Dozens of padlock-trees along the Moscow River.
Moscow, Russia
One of the world's tallest statues is also one of its most hated.
Moscow, Russia
A sculpture park of the tossed aside relics of the USSR, from Stalin to a massive Soviet emblem.
Moscow, Russia
Former headquarters of the KGB.
Vaduz, Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein's royal family calls this medieval alpine castle home.
Stavanger, Norway
In a city of wooden houses, this watchtower was vital for early fire detection.
Riga, Latvia
A statue built to honor the elite soldiers who fought for Latvia during World War I.
Luxembourg, Luxembourg
Statues of a fire-breather, a clown, and a whole performing troupe celebrate Luxembourg's creative side.
Istanbul, Turkey
A gorgeous, Gaudí-esque stairway constructed in the city of Istanbul by a prominent Jewish family.
Istanbul, Turkey
This historic hotel preserves many treasures from its heyday hosting passengers on the Orient Express.
Andorra la Vella, Andorra
In one of the smallest countries in the world stands an original Salvador Dalí sculpture.
Venice, Italy
Two stone columns flank the grand Venice square, but there were supposed to be three.
Luxor, Egypt
These Egyptian statues have survived for 3,400 years and were an acoustic wonder of the ancient world.
Valencia, Spain
With a facade that measures just 107 centimeters, this five-story building is one of the skinniest in Europe.
Helsinki, Finland
These enormous, stern-faced statues greet visitors with lanterns, and sometimes costumes.
Baltimore, Maryland
Public opinion is still divided on this enormous sculpture in front of Baltimore's Penn Station.
Paris, France
A favorite Paris bar for U.S. expats, including Gershwin, Hemingway, and James Bond.
Paris, France
The celebrated eyesore created by starry-eyed sweethearts.
Paris, France
Notorious artist squat renovated into legal studios.