Cologne, Germany
Chandelier Hall
An elegant chandelier hangs over this ancient sewer chamber, now open for concerts and public tours.
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Cologne, Germany
An elegant chandelier hangs over this ancient sewer chamber, now open for concerts and public tours.
Dresden, Germany
An exquisite panometer representing Dresden as it was from 1695 to 1760.
Dresden, Germany
This Dresden church was purposely rebuilt Protestant after being demolished in World War II.
Pico, Portugal
As the highest point in the Mid-Atlantic range this stratovolcano offers spectacular views.
Mafra, Portugal
At night, bats patrol this magnificent 18th-century space in search of book-eating pests.
Cascais, Portugal
A unique seaside cave where Aleister Crowley faked his own death.
Lisbon, Portugal
This Industrial Age architectural and engineering gem helps visitors and residents alike traverse Lisbon, “The City of Seven Hills.”
Lisbon, Portugal
A king's pet, a pope's gift, an artist's inspiration, and a tragic shipwreck.
Pavia, Portugal
Pagan monument converted to Christianity with the population.
Évora, Portugal
A 16th century chapel decorated with bones, skulls, and entire bodies hanging from the wall.
Sintra, Portugal
An ancient and majestic fortress that played an integral role in Portugal's road to independence.
Sintra, Portugal
This unreal Portuguese palace looks as though it's made from a pile of different castles.
Sintra, Portugal
This eccentrically decorated palace is replete with grottoes, fountains, tunnels, and caves.
Xagħra, Malta
These temples are among the oldest free-standing stone buildings in the world.
San Lawrenz, Malta
Two geological phenomena in one precarious locale: a towering stone window, and a deep blue void.
Mġarr, Malta
Hidden beneath a restaurant, underground tunnels tell the story of Malta’s tragic role in World War II.
Mdina, Malta
This unique building in the main square stands out among the city's typically Baroque architecture.
Il-Gżira, Malta
The eclectic seaside sanctuary caters to a rather fowl crowd.
Mosta, Malta
This spectacular dome managed to survive after being bombed in World War II, in an event known as the "Miracle of Mosta."