Prague, Czechia
Emmaus Monastery
A quasi-futuristic roof sits atop a medieval Bohemian monastery damaged during World War II.
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Prague, Czechia
Tančící dům - Dancing House of Prague
This tipsy office building in downtown Prague was originally called “Fred and Ginger.”
Prague, Czechia
Hunger Wall of Prague
Local folklore claims that this wall was not built for defense, but to provide labor during a time of famine.
Prague, Czechia
Palladium Shopping Mall
Throughout this shopping mall are medieval ruins that were discovered during the mall's construction.
Wrocław, Poland
Monument In Honor of the Slaughtered Animals
In the center of Wrocław's old meat market stands a somber tribute to the city's livestock.
Wrocław, Poland
Przejście (Passage)
A striking public sculpture representing the period of martial law in Communist Poland.
Wrocław, Poland
Wroclaw Dwarves
The silly symbol for an underground protest group is now scattered around the city.
Verona, Italy
Castelvecchio Museum
This medieval castle was reconstructed by Carlo Scarpa.
Verona, Italy
Biblioteca Capitolare of Verona
One of the oldest libraries in the world is still operating and contains the oldest existing document in the Italian language.
Rome, Italy
Monument to the Fallen of Dogali
An ancient Egyptian obelisk is now used to commemorate fallen Italian soldiers.
Vatican City
Vatican City Walls
Historic fortifications form the boundary of Vatican City, but it’s not entirely surrounded by walls.
Vatican City
'Angels Unawares'
The first statue to be added to Saint Peter's Square in over 350 years is an ode to migrants and refugees around the world.
Rome, Italy
Sculpture of Giovanni Paolo II
A sculpture serving as an homage to Pope John Paul II.
Heber Springs, Arkansas
Collins Creek Cascade and Trout Stream
A wild trout fishery in Arkansas.
Barcelona, Spain
Sant Pau Recinte Modernista
The largest Art Nouveau complex in the world is a Barcelona hospital with a 600-year-long history.
Bristol, England
The Observatory & Camera Obscura
The Bristol Camera Obscura housed in an ancient windmill.
Bristol, England
The Nails
17th-century merchants in Bristol nailed their deals by placing money on these pedestals.
Bristol, England
Corn Exchange Dual-Time Clock
The unusual clock on this 18th-century market building has an extra minute hand for "Bristol time."
Bristol, England
Replica of the Matthew
An authentic, seaworthy replica of the ship that sailed to Newfoundland in 1497.
Xian Shi, China
Xi'an City Walls
An ancient fortification lives on in this Chinese city.
Hong Kong
Stephen and Stitt
Regal guardians to one of the biggest banks in the world, symbols of Hong Kong's history and resilience.
Hong Kong
Tai Tung Bakery
Order a crunchy sugar-topped treat from one of Hong Kong’s oldest pineapple bun bakers.
Glasgow, Scotland
Templeton on the Green
The former home of the world-famous Templeton Carpet Factory.
Brussels, Belgium
Commemoration of Peter the Great's Vomit
When you're a great Russian Tsar, even your vomit gets a statue.
