Rome, Italy
Santa Maria della Concezione Crypts
The crypts of Capuchin friars decorated with the bones of over 4,000 friars, including an entire "crypt of pelvises."
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Rome, Italy
The crypts of Capuchin friars decorated with the bones of over 4,000 friars, including an entire "crypt of pelvises."
Bucharest, Romania
This once-derelict building is now one of the most beautiful bookstores in the world.
Brașov, Romania
The European towns of Brașov and Râșnov each have proud signs reminiscent of the Hollywood sign.
Sinaia, Romania
This elaborately decorated, fairytale-like Romanian royal palace is one of the most striking castles in Europe.
Bran, Romania
The possible imprisonment of Vlad the Impaler here earned the medieval castle its nickname, "Dracula's Castle."
Budapest, Hungary
A museum dedicated to a secret military hospital hidden beneath a castle in Budapest.
Budapest, Hungary
A random tree outside a Budapest hotel has become a DIY shrine to the late singer.
Prague, Czechia
A mocking tribute to the past and modern leadership of Prague.
Prague, Czechia
This tipsy office building in downtown Prague was originally called “Fred and Ginger.”
Prague, Czechia
Bullet holes in the church wall are a reminder of the violence that followed the assassination of a high-ranking Nazi officer.
Edinburgh, Scotland
The most loyal of little dogs, or a Victorian era publicity stunt?
Schiphol, Netherlands
A solid steel plane designed to catch fire over and over again.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
This 22-floor tower's Skydeck offers panoramic views of Amsterdam.
Berlin, Germany
A fascinating insight into daily life in the Eastern Bloc.
Nelson, Nevada
This famous Nevada gold mine, once a hotbed of Wild West shenanigans, is now open for tours.
Nelson, Nevada
A mining town once rife with murderous disputes over its copious treasures now creates income as a popular spot for photo shoots.
Alamo, Nevada
An eatery for UFO seekers on the Extraterrestrial Highway.
Orlando, Florida
Opened in 1976, this monster-sized version of the fast-food franchise is sometimes called the Epic McD.
New York, New York
Pulled from the rubble of one of the worst modern tragedies, a steel crossbeam became a symbol of hope for New Yorkers.
St Mary, Jersey
This natural crater along the coast of Jersey may take its name from the devil statues who have watched over it.
Rushen, Isle of Man
This concrete memorial commemorates a group of brave locals who saved the crew and passengers of a wrecked ship.
Isle of Man
The remains of the wrecked steam trawler can be found on the beach at low tide.
Laxey, Isle of Man
World's largest working waterwheel has been around for over 150 years.
Douglas, Isle of Man
This Victorian water wheel is affectionately nicknamed "Little Isabella."