East Jerusalem, Israel
Immovable Ladder on the Church of the Holy Sepulchre
A "miracle" that seems to produce more holy fistfights than holy revelations.
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East Jerusalem, Israel
A "miracle" that seems to produce more holy fistfights than holy revelations.
Masada, Israel
This daunting 1st century fortress was purportedly the site of one of the most dramatic revolts of the Jewish-Roman wars.
Poznań, Poland
An impressive monument to Poland's independence.
Czestochowa, Poland
Brought to you by the makers of fiberglass dinosaurs.
Warsaw, Poland
In the summer, the area around this sculpture transforms into a vibrant concert venue.
Warsaw, Poland
The giant statue and its model solar system honor the native Pole who declared that the Earth revolves around the Sun.
Warsaw, Poland
Special benches that play Chopin's music are scattered throughout his native city.
Gdańsk, Poland
A floundering Polish shipyard was once the soul of the Solidarity movement that capsized communism.
Gdańsk, Poland
These rare statues are one of the few remaining material witnesses to Old Prussian culture.
Malbork, Poland
This 13th century Gothic brick castle is the largest in the world by surface area.
Warsaw, Poland
The Polish capital has had a deep connection to its guardian mermaid for almost a millennium now.
Torun, Poland
Once a giant gingerbread factory, this space now hosts exhibits and workshops on the historic treat.
Warsaw, Poland
A statue honors the children who fought Nazis in Poland.
Krakow, Poland
At first glance, this area seems like just another city park, but the lush landscape hides a dark past.
Warsaw, Poland
This biographical museum honors the groundbreaking scientist at her birthplace in Warsaw.
Torun, Poland
Museum dedicated to "the man who moved the Earth."
Warsaw, Poland
A tribute to the Polish insurgents who fought in the failed attempt to end their city's Nazi occupation.
Krakow, Poland
St. Mary's features one of the most spectacularly decorated cathedral interiors in all of Europe.
Gdańsk, Poland
This 700-year-old structure is one of the most unique architectural and historic monuments in Gdańsk.
Oswiecim, Poland
The former Nazi Germany concentration camp stands as a museum to remember this dark chapter in European history.
Wieliczka, Poland
An underground city of salt.
Eminence, Missouri
A historic, scenic mill that was forced to close due to overlogging.
Creve Coeur, Missouri
Famous church recognized for both its unique design and disciplined monks that live according to the Benedictine discipline.
Excelsior Springs, Missouri
This art deco masterpiece was once a miracle spring mecca but is now simply a government office building.