Riegersburg, Austria
Riegersburg Castle
A centuries old castle atop a dormant volcano houses museums devoted to both women and witches.
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Riegersburg, Austria
A centuries old castle atop a dormant volcano houses museums devoted to both women and witches.
Šibenik, Croatia
Large, airy hallways hide within an impenetrable fortress that beckons urban explorers.
Zadar, Croatia
A musical instrument played by the sea.
La Pera, Spain
Of course Salvador Dalí lived in a castle...
Castellfollit de la Roca, Spain
Village situated on a narrow volcanic escarpment.
Salses-le-Château, France
This castle-fortress is a living example of the transition from medieval defenses to modern fortifications.
Girona, Spain
Kissing the ass of this stone lioness has become a rite of passage in the city of Girona.
Girona, Spain
These fly sculptures are scattered around the city and represent the patron saint of Girona.
Andorra la Vella, Andorra
In one of the smallest countries in the world stands an original Salvador Dalí sculpture.
Figueres, Spain
Giant eggs, walls of bread, and nightmare surreality mark the largest collection of works by Salvador Dalí.
Portbou, Spain
Haunting monument to the German Jewish philosopher who died while fleeing fascism.
Sant Just Desvern, Spain
A science fiction-inspired apartment building designed by a famous Spanish architect.
Sant Just Desvern, Spain
An architect transformed this abandoned cement factory into his castle-like workshop.
Girona, Spain
Designed by Gustave Eiffel before his famed tower.
Montreux, Switzerland
This statue pays tribute to the iconic musician in the place where he recorded his final studio album.
Hérémence, Switzerland
These spindly, stone-capped formations are the product of glacial deposits and thousands of years of erosion.
Botyre (Ayent), Switzerland
Medieval irrigation channels built into the sides of mountains provided Valais with water for hundreds of years.
Saas-Almagell, Switzerland
The only tower of an aerial tramway standing over a ski-lift.
Wallisellen, Switzerland
A massive observation tower that features gorgeous views and unique architecture.
Cittadella, Italy
Featuring the last fully walkable parapet walkway in Europe.
Verona, Italy
These elaborate gothic monuments honor Verona's medieval lords.
Verona, Italy
Pilgrimage site for star-crossed lovers.
Padua, Italy
The oldest botanical garden in the world that technically isn't the oldest.
Padua, Italy
One of the largest squares in Europe contains an entire artificial island.