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A Swiss board game museum housed inside a picture-perfect castle.

This statue pays tribute to the iconic musician in the place where he recorded his final studio album.

A permanent exhibition honors Queen, which recorded seven albums at the casino-based studio, including “Under Pressure” with David Bowie.

Over 3km of caverns and caves at the Switzerland-France border contain the largest underground river in Central Europe.

After decades of damage, this feat of timekeeping and automaton art has been given a new lease on life.

Hundreds of hidden passageways weave through the old quarters of Lyon.

Monsters and miniatures are held in equal esteem at this wondrous museum.

The world's first funicular powered by a steam engine.

Lyon, France is home to two remarkably preserved Roman theaters, one dating back to 15 BCE.

Lyon's miniature version of the Eiffel Tower was built as a statement in support of French secularism.

Explore the 500-year history of silk-making in Lyon at this museum, workshop, and boutique.

Lyon's "Wall of the Silk Weavers" is one of the largest murals in Europe.

A tiled, multi-level garden of survival in Lyon.

A colorful piece of contemporary art cheerfully clashes with Lyon's historical architecture.

Antique cinematography artifacts fill this museum dedicated to the inventors of the moving picture.

An art world insider finds himself battling for his artistic home.

The fantastic architectural models of a French traveler.

A fortified palace in the shape of a ship on the Thiou river.

Vaucanson's most famous automaton, brought back to life.

Once known as one of the finest tourist railways in Europe.

From Carthage's Hannibal to riders of the Tour de France, many have crossed this scenic route through the Alps.

The remains of an ancient Roman city are hidden underneath Bologna's beautiful public library.

This zoological museum began as the first great curiosity cabinet.

In the world's oldest university is a stunning 17th century anatomical theater carved from spruce.