Da Vinci's equestrian statue, 500 years in the making.

The mark of the Devil's horns on a marble column in Milan.

Milan's duomo is covered in beautiful carving including a curious "dinosaur-like" beast.

The secret medieval communication system will whisk your words above the noise of the crowd.

This giant middle finger statue sends an unambiguous message to Italy's bankers.

Two very green residential towers cleaning the air in one of Europe's most polluted cities.

The water-powered carriages are long gone, but for over a century this funicular railway has been the fastest route to the highest point in Paris.

Paris' linguistic guide to the international language of, yes, love.