Rome, Italy
Cloaca Maxima
The "Great Sewer" of ancient Rome is one of the oldest sewer systems in the world, and is still in use.
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Rome, Italy
Santa Maria della Concezione Crypts
The crypts of Capuchin friars decorated with the bones of over 4,000 friars, including an entire "crypt of pelvises."
Rome, Italy
Saint Victoria's Incorruptible Body
The martyr's wax-enhanced skeletal remains lie preserved in a glass case in the Santa Maria della Vittoria in Rome.
Rome, Italy
Meridian Line of the Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels and the Martyrs
Installed in an act of one-upsmanship, the annual sundial in this church is also a symbolic victory for the Gregorian calendar.
Rome, Italy
Sculpture of Giovanni Paolo II
A sculpture serving as an homage to Pope John Paul II.
Rome, Italy
Porta Alchemica
An alchemist's “magic door” stands in the middle of a Roman park.
Rome, Italy
Arch of Gallienus
This Roman arch marks the location of an ancient gate at one of the Seven Hills of Rome.
Rome, Italy
Via Appia
2300-year-old Roman road connecting the empire.
Rome, Italy
Torre Argentina (Roman Cat Sanctuary)
Hundreds of lucky felines haunt the ruins where Caesar was murdered.
Halifax, England
Piece Hall
This Georgian architectural masterpiece is the only cloth hall left in Britain.
Florence, Italy
Bronze Replica of Michelangelo’s David
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.
Lincoln, England
Newport Arch
Modern commuters still pass through this 2,000-year-old Roman archway.
Malham, England
Gordale Scar
A long, winding trek rewards you with a gorge so captivating it inspired a painting in the Tate.
Manchester, England
The Manchester Bee
Be on the lookout for the symbolic insect all over the city.
Riga, Latvia
The Three Brothers
The oldest housing complex in Riga is a mini timeline of architectural trends.
Cardiff, Wales
Ianto's Shrine
An impromptu shrine appeared shortly after beloved "Torchwood" character Ianto Jones was killed off the show.
Cardiff, Wales
Animal Wall at Cardiff Castle
Recently restored menagerie of Victorian-era beasts.
Iran
Tomb of Cyrus
This ancient burial site is believed to be one of the first earthquake-protected structures in the world.
Shiraz, Iran
Eram Garden
Named after a legendary garden called Eram in southern Arabia, built by order of Shaddad, an Arab king who wanted to compete with Paradise.
Fars Province, Iran
Naqsh-e Rustam
The ancient necropolis houses the immense rock-cut tombs of four Persian kings.
Fars Province, Iran
The Ruins of Persepolis
The palace of the King of Kings, burned by Alexander the Great.
Shiraz, Iran
Shah Cheragh
Mirrors and glass shards cover every inch of this arrestingly beautiful mosque.
Strasbourg, France
Strasbourg Cathedral's Antique Graffiti
Visitors dating back to the 1600s carved their marks in the stones of the iconic tower.
Paris, France
Napoleon's Angels
Twelve grave-faced marble angels guard the emperor's tomb at Les Invalides.
