Paris, France
Bibliothèque nationale de France (National Library of France)
This massive library holds what was once the largest book collection in the world.
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Paris, France
This massive library holds what was once the largest book collection in the world.
Paris, France
France's most famous cemetery, with some of its most curious tombs.
Paris, France
The vast, legendary catacombs hold secrets much stranger than stacked bones.
Hanover, Germany
This feat of German engineering is one of the only elevators in the world following a curved path.
Berlin, Germany
This monumental work of art symbolizes the coming together of a previously divided city.
Mumbai, India
A tribute to the area's namesake and King Edward VII.
Jaipur, India
An ancient wall in the shadows of the Amber Castle.
Jaipur, India
This opulent 16th-century Maharaja’s palace is a unique mix of Hindu and Muslim designs.
Jaipur, India
The beautiful 16th-century stepwell lies in the shadow of a famous fortress.
Jaipur, India
More than half of this Indian palace is drowned but it looks all the more spectacular for it.
Jaipur, India
The 953 windows undoubtedly make this the world's most beautiful screened porch.
Jodhpur, India
The clock tower is a prominent landmark in the bustling commercial hub in the heart of Jodhpur, showcasing intricate architecture and cultural significance.
Jodhpur, India
Fifteen Jodhpur queens left their handprints before going to their fiery death.
Jodhpur, India
This stunning 15th-century royal hill fort preserves the age of chivalry in Rajasthan.
Jodhpur, India
Hidden in the shadow of a rocky fortress is one concubine’s long-forgotten legacy.
Jodhpur, India
Once an indicator of social class, the color blue has come to define this city on the edge of the Thar Desert.
New Delhi, India
A startling, centuries-old subterranean marvel hides in plain sight.
Stockholm, Sweden
There's something in the air as history repeats itself at this museum dedicated to the Swedish pop band.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Rejoice at Amsterdam's ‘pop temple,’ a former church reborn as a raucous music venue.
Berlin, Germany
For more than 170 years, this family-run bakery has been serving Berlin’s best Baumkuchen, or “tree cake.”
Berlin, Germany
Superb sweets await at the first Jewish bakery inducted into Berlin’s prestigious baker’s guild.
Luxembourg, Luxembourg
This magenta statue commemorates the legendary marriage between a mermaid and the city's founder.
Malmö, Sweden
This collection of 80 polarizing foods aims to challenge your subjective notions of repulsion.
Gothenburg, Sweden
A Gothic-inspired fish market is Gothenburg's best place to find loaves and fishes.