Malborghetto Valbruna, Italy
Fort Hensel
The hilltop ruins of a border fortification in the Italian Alps that was much fought over.
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Malborghetto Valbruna, Italy
The hilltop ruins of a border fortification in the Italian Alps that was much fought over.
Rye, England
This centuries-old hotel hides a network of secret cellars and passages once used by smugglers.
Copenhagen, Denmark
Hans Christian Andersen for the postmodern world.
Copenhagen, Denmark
The de facto symbol of Copenhagen is this bronze fairytale which cannot seem to keep its head for very long.
Odense, Denmark
After funding was cut for a memorial to the Danish author, the sculptor had his statue ceremonially lowered into the city harbor.
Lisbon, Portugal
This once-forgotten oasis in the middle of Lisbon was first created over a century ago quite by accident.
Stra, Italy
A complex, nine-layer maze on the grounds of a Venetian doge's playground.
Venice, Italy
A new sculpture calls attention to climate change in the centuries-old city it threatens.
Werfen, Austria
The largest ice cave in the world is thought to be the entrance to hell according to Austrian legend.
Hrastovlje, Slovenia
The walls of this medieval church are covered with perfectly preserved frescos, including a pristine example of the Dance of Death.
Altivole, Italy
A visionary Italian architect created an impressive cluster of concrete structures for a family's private tomb.
Venice, Italy
Those who own or stay at this 500-year-old, allegedly cursed house often meet terrible fates.
Borgo Grotta Gigante, Italy
One of the largest caves in the world open to the public.
Realmonte, Italy
"Stairs of the Turks", a chalky white cliff eroded conveniently into stairs, allowing for easy pillaging.
Palermo, Italy
Every inch of this chapel is covered in craftsmanship from across the world.
Riola, Italy
Sitting on an Italian hilltop is this surreal fortress built by the mad inventor of electrohomeopathy.
Bologna, Italy
The wreckage of a tragic plane crash is on display at this museum devoted to a famous Italian conspiracy.
Madrid, Spain
Commonly acknowledged as the only public monument to the Devil himself.
Nervesa della Battaglia, Italy
Hidden in an Italian forest is a completely homemade amusement park that has taken a lifetime to create.
Italy
Natural cathedral designed by Italian artist Giuliano Mauri.
London, England
A musical composition 1000 years in length plays at the Trinity Buoy Wharf in London.
London, England
A student driver's nightmare.
Zadar, Croatia
A musical instrument played by the sea.
Predjama, Slovenia
Castle and secret tunnel withstood a siege until its owner was killed by the Holy Roman Empire, while sitting on the toilet.