An early 20th-century bullring converted into a modern shopping center.

Construction of Barcelona’s iconic (but controversial) church was finally completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.

A vista of the city and sea from atop the little-known viewing deck on an unassuming Columbus statue.

One of Antoni Gaudí's most classic buildings is well-known for its "dragon-back" design.

This home designed for chocolate magnate Antoni Amatller is an exquisite treasure-box of Catalan Modernism.

The yawning maw of this pagan visage is said to bite off the hands of liars.

This curious, round temple is the oldest still-standing marble building in Rome.

A square-domed symbol of resilience in the heart of the old Jewish Ghetto.

This ancient market is often referred to as the oldest shopping mall in the world.

This Roman arch marks the location of an ancient gate at one of the Seven Hills of Rome.

A copy of the famous statue can be found in this Florence piazza, along with one of the most breathtaking views of the city below.

A plaque on the base of this statue holds a bewitching design.

The oldest operating pharmacy in the world features 800-year-old recipes.

Drink wine handed out through a window as part of an age-old tradition.

Next to the Leaning Tower of Pisa is a cemetery home to ancient sarcophagi and disturbing murals.

A cast iron Fiat 500 sculpture overlooks the sea at Port Lympia.

This saucy statue once caused outrage among locals.

Picturesque basketball courts sheltered by historical defensive walls and with an enviable sea view.

Former military fort and site of untold horrors during WWII, this island may become the Adriatic's next luxury resort.

Relics designed to contain and conceal Yugoslavian submarines.

A tiny church on a man-made island in the Adriatic.

A curious little museum dedicated to the furry feline in the cat haven that is Old Town Kotor.

These historic defenses ensured the city within would survive hundreds of years of occupations, sieges, and invasions.

Go inside to really appreciate this 500-year-old technological masterpiece.