Modena, Italy
Modena Archivolt
One of the earliest depictions of an Arthurian scene that is shrouded in mystery.
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Modena, Italy
One of the earliest depictions of an Arthurian scene that is shrouded in mystery.
Florence, Italy
Overlooked amid the tourist bustle of Florence, this museum is dedicated to the craft of stone inlay.
Bologna, Italy
In the world's oldest university is a stunning 17th century anatomical theater carved from spruce.
Bologna, Italy
A small window on Via Piella offers a lovely and rare peek at Bologna's lost canals.
Bologna, Italy
An extraordinary collection of 18th century anatomical waxworks.
San Gimignano, Italy
These medieval skyscrapers dominate the skyline of this small Tuscan town.
Setenil de las Bodegas, Spain
A Spanish town built into the cliffs.
Ronda, Spain
Three bridges and one giant canyon make up this fantastic Spanish settlement.
Malaga, Spain
Bold black and white motifs of life and death add a dramatic flair to this 17th-century crypt.
Córdoba, Spain
Spain's unique Mosque-Cathedral has been a place of worship for both Muslims and Christians throughout its history.
Córdoba, Spain
A curious carving hides on a marble column in the Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba.
Jerez de la Frontera, Spain
A complimentary beverage is offered to the bodega's resident rodents every day.
Cádiz, Spain
The ruins of a 2,000-year-old Roman fishing village perched on one of the best beaches in Spain.
Seville, Spain
Hidden behind a wall, Spanish nuns distribute their signature sweets on a revolving tray.
Seville, Spain
The final resting place of the great navigator, or maybe his brother.
Waterford, Ireland
Impressive mining ruins overlook a spectacular view of Ireland's Copper Coast.
Midleton, Ireland
The whiskey producer's archives includes a historical list of infractions committed by and associated penalties exacted upon employees.
Kerry, Ireland
Just a few miles off the western coast of Ireland lies an isle steeped in Irish literary history.
Cashel, Ireland
The ruins of a medieval monastery named after a type of tree.
Wicklow, Ireland
This ancient Irish tower could easily have stood in for Rapunzel's prison.
Cork, Ireland
A stunning medieval castle owned and restored by the famed actor Jeremy Irons.
Kerry, Ireland
Traveling this mountain pass reveals quaint stone buildings, stunning Irish scenery, and a bridge said to grant wishes.
Kilkenny, Ireland
This ancient Irish religious site is covered in ancient carvings, many of which have barely aged.
Dublin, Ireland
This permanent collection of preserved bodies taken from Irish bogs is one of the leading authorities on such morbid mummies.