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This palatial spiral staircase was so unusual the name "snail" was given to the noble family who built it.

According to tradition this is the oldest church in Venice, but its actual age is a mystery.

A new sculpture calls attention to climate change in the centuries-old city it threatens.

The pile of books behind the dignified writer gave the statue a most undignified nickname.

A river with some unusual, and occasionally dangerous, habits.

See where Bill Murray kidnapped a hapless Punxsutawney Phil.

At the largest railway museum in the United States, you can see everything from an early steam engine to a functioning Thomas the Tank Engine.

Where Venice's gondolas go for a tune-up.

In the past, Renaissance sex workers were encouraged to entice customers on this bridge.

A sinister pyramid in the Frari contains the heart of the famous neoclassical sculptor.

This deconsecrated church has seen many uses, from a tobacco storehouse to a cinema.

This small, but beautiful waterfall has attracted visits from artists, composers, and two United States presidents.

A little-known memorial to servicemen and nurses killed in the line of duty during the First World War.

Eight "Guardians of Health" protect this art deco water tower from pollutants and bacteria.

Explore the History & Technology of Electronic Communication

Nicknamed the 'Minnehaha Bunny,' this bronze sculpture is nine feet long and weighs 1,500 pounds.

Direct, creative challenge to Mother Nature's winter wrath.

A mother’s sweet tradition lives on with this unique memorial.

A wonderland of caves in eastern Iowa.

Explore a real 19th-century lead and zinc mine at this immersive series of exhibits.

This family driveway also serves as the highest point in Illinois.

A museum dedicated to the exploring past, present, and future innovations.

A hidden oasis in the heart of Minneapolis is also an Important Bird Area.

A public art project at Bde Maka Ska that educates visitors on Dakota history.