Palermo, Italy
The Martorana
This mosaic-lined medieval church was built by the world's first admiral and still holds mass in ancient Greek.
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Palermo, Italy
This mosaic-lined medieval church was built by the world's first admiral and still holds mass in ancient Greek.
Mons, Belgium
A visionary precursor to the Internet made of index cards.
Milan, Italy
An ossuary built in 1210 to collect bones from the Ospedale Maggiore of Milan.
Milan, Italy
The mark of the Devil's horns on a marble column in Milan.
Milan, Italy
See what remains of a once grand ancient Roman circus.
Milan, Italy
A brutalist gem towering over the heart of Milan.
Milan, Italy
This giant middle finger statue sends an unambiguous message to Italy's bankers.
Milan, Italy
The secret medieval communication system will whisk your words above the noise of the crowd.
Milan, Italy
This grisly effigy displays an early Christian martyr who was skinned alive and beheaded.
Milan, Italy
Milan's duomo is covered in beautiful carving including a curious "dinosaur-like" beast.
Improvement District No. 9, Alberta
Though many were skeptical at first, these animal-specific routes across the Trans-Canada Highway have been a major conservation success.
Banff, Alberta
Few other hotels can rival the grandeur of the Castle in the Rockies.
Banff, Alberta
Try the alligator at this fondue spot, which has been catering to "lovers and hedonists" since 1967.
Lyon, France
Explore the 500-year history of silk-making in Lyon at this museum, workshop, and boutique.
Lyon, France
A colorful piece of contemporary art cheerfully clashes with Lyon's historical architecture.
Lyon, France
Lyon's "Wall of the Silk Weavers" is one of the largest murals in Europe.
Lyon, France
Lyon, France is home to two remarkably preserved Roman theaters, one dating back to 15 BCE.
Lyon, France
For hundreds of years, automatons moving to metallic music have been marking the passage of time.
Lyon, France
Hundreds of hidden passageways weave through the old quarters of Lyon.
Warsaw, Poland
Order “Proletariat’s Cutlet” at this communist-themed restaurant allegedly once visited by Lenin.
Warsaw, Poland
Atop this library is one of the most beautiful green spaces in Warsaw.
Warsaw, Poland
Catch a scenic view of Warsaw's Old Town from the top of a centuries-old dumping ground.
Warsaw, Poland
This bell stars in a tragic love tale and is said to make wishes come true.
Warsaw, Poland
The last king of Poland was interred in this church nearly 200 years after his death.