Bologna, Italy
Bologna Centrale Bombing Memorial
A memorial to the deadliest terror attack during an unsettled period of Italy’s recent history.
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Bologna, Italy
A memorial to the deadliest terror attack during an unsettled period of Italy’s recent history.
Bologna, Italy
The remains of an ancient Roman city are hidden underneath Bologna's beautiful public library.
Milan, Italy
A brutalist gem towering over the heart of Milan.
Manchester, England
Amazing tiled map mural showing the lines of the famous Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway, incorporated into the war memorial after WW1
Valletta, Malta
The floor of this spectacular Baroque sanctuary is covered in memento mori.
Valletta, Malta
A World War II-era sign in Valletta is a reminder of when Malta was besieged so severely that food needed to be rationed.
Rabat, Malta
The remains of a 1st-century aristocratic Roman town house featuring beautiful well-preserved mosaics.
Rabat, Malta
Burial grounds for more than 1,000 bodies deep under the modern town of Rabat.
Valletta, Malta
Valletta’s outdoor theatre stands within the ruins of a 19th-century opera house.
Belfast, Northern Ireland
The last Victorian market in Belfast.
Belfast, Northern Ireland
The statue honors a beloved bird that once roamed St. George's Market.
Belfast, Northern Ireland
A palatial former bank building now houses what may be the poshest art venue (and former Tesco) in Belfast.
Belfast, Northern Ireland
The only monument to name all of the passengers and crew who died on the RMS Titanic.
Belfast, Northern Ireland
A towering steel-and-bronze figure whose playful nickname outshines its official message of hope
Belfast, Northern Ireland
A giant sculpture of the legendary "Salmon of Knowledge" celebrates the return of fish to Belfast's River Lagan.
Belfast, Northern Ireland
This massive monument has been telling the time for 150 years—at a slight angle.
Belfast, Northern Ireland
Originally commissioned as a sculpture to reflect the history of Belfast's red-light district, the final sculpture has been banned from Belfast public land.
Belfast, Northern Ireland
It was once nicknamed "the most bombed hotel in Europe."
London, England
Originally meant to hold a statue of King William IV, this support sat empty for years. Today, it hosts a rotating cast of public artwork.
Lisbon, Portugal
The devil-defying mark left by a saint as a boy is visible inside Lisbon's cathedral.
Rome, Italy
This Italian stadium makes liberal use of fascist statuary to evoke classical sporting arenas.
Rome, Italy
The remains of this 2nd-century Roman temple are incorporated into a modern building.
Rome, Italy
This one-of-a-kind Roman arch is not actually dedicated to the god Janus.
Morecambe, England
Dedicated to the legendary comedian Eric Morecambe depicting his iconic "Bring Me Sunshine" stance.