Rome, Italy
Centrale Montemartini
Gods clash with machines in a power plant regenerated as a museum.
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Rome, Italy
Gods clash with machines in a power plant regenerated as a museum.
Rome, Italy
The best preserved Paleochristian basilica in Rome hides a number of oddities and secrets.
Rome, Italy
The only "Egyptian" pyramid in Europe and the legendary tomb of Remus.
Rome, Italy
The yawning maw of this pagan visage is said to bite off the hands of liars.
Rome, Italy
This hidden Art Nouveau courtyard is an opulent feast for the eyes.
Rome, Italy
A deep mark on the remains of a Roman temple, believed to be left by a legendary warrior.
Rome, Italy
The mystic whose incorrupt corpse still attracts the faithful.
Rome, Italy
A small cell adjacent to this church was once the bedroom for a renowned saint.
Liverpool, England
Created as a punny statement about genetic engineering this monstrous hybrid statue has become a beloved icon.
Toxteth, England
17th century puritan church with connections to the Salem Witch Trials.
Liverpool, England
Gutted during the Liverpool Blitz, this architectural husk has been left destroyed in honor of the dead.
Liverpool, England
The Liverpool street made famous by the Beatles is real.
Liverpool, England
The quiet field that inspired one of the most famous songs of all time.
Tbilisi, Georgia
When the Soviets destroyed the historic Armenian monastery they somehow left its bell tower intact.
Tbilisi, Georgia
A lively circle of dancers in the Georgian capital commemorates an ancient rite of spring.
Kyiv, Ukraine
A reconstructed medieval gateway that was the magnificent entrance to the capital city dating back to 1037.
Lviv, Ukraine
This street has over a half-dozen names, all at once.
London, England
One part local history, 99 parts gruesome haunted house.
Milan, Italy
A brutalist gem towering over the heart of Milan.
Milan, Italy
This poignant art installation raises awareness of violence against women.
Milan, Italy
A space dedicated to contemporary art and culture, co-chaired by fashion icon Miuccia Prada.
Milan, Italy
The odd depiction of the Virgin Mary and baby Jesus is rooted in the Catholic Church's eradication of Catharism.
Milan, Italy
The secret medieval communication system will whisk your words above the noise of the crowd.
Milan, Italy
A Milanese café entirely designed by the American director Wes Anderson.