Vatican City
'The Vision of Constantine'
This equestrian statue of Constantine the Great has been the subject of criticism for centuries.
Places I've been
Places this traveler has marked as been there.
Vatican City
This equestrian statue of Constantine the Great has been the subject of criticism for centuries.
Toledo, Spain
Once the grandest synagogue in medieval Spain, it now stands as a memorial of the 15th-century Jewish exile.
Washington, D.C.
Amid the sprawling Defense Intelligence Agency Headquarters is one of Washington's least accessible museums.
Barcelona, Spain
Occupied for six centuries by Franciscan Order nuns, this monastery is an amazing ode to Catalán Gothic architecture.
New York, New York
This hidden oasis features a stunning view of the Hudson River and the Palisades from a castle-like museum.
London, England
These wire animal sculptures commemorate the exotic inhabitants that once called the Tower of London home.
Glasgow, Scotland
This monument dedicated to the legendary American showman can be found in Scotland's largest city.
Derbyshire, England
This iconic Peak District ridge was once one of the busiest roads in medieval Britain.
Bristol, England
A historic, reportedly haunted pub that provided inspiration for several famous adventure novels.
Oxford, England
This Norman castle was once the site of a Victorian-era prison, and now exists as a luxury hotel.
Athens, Greece
Heralded as the world's first theater, these ruins are often overlooked as they reside in the shadows of the Acropolis.
Rome, Italy
An 18th century fountain and two columns are all that remains of Rome's forgotten river harbor.
Greece
These artifacts were discovered during the construction of the airport, with some dating back to the Neolithic period.
Skopje, North Macedonia
This fortress dates back to the 6th century and is also the site of a controversial abandoned restoration project.
Sheffield, England
This house was home to a succession of park keepers for more than 90 years, but in all that time, it never had a toilet.
Sheffield, England
This police call box harkens back to an era of pre-radio communications, and has a rather unique feature.
Kennett Square, Pennsylvania
This palatial botanical garden is home to one of the largest pipe organs ever installed in a private residence, and a piece of Wood's cycad.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
A tiny, unmarked beer and whiskey bar above an Ethiopian restaurant in West Philly fails to conceal live bluegrass.
Oxford, England
The shop where the girl who inspired the beloved character once bought sweets is now a book-themed commercial curiosity.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Brass bricks outline the locations of Edinburgh's lost, lively market stalls.
Pisa, Italy
A local student's chance encounter with Keith Haring led to the creation of one of Europe's largest murals.
Juneau, Alaska
Often mistaken for an office building, inside this venue is an amazing collection of Native Alaskan art.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The singer, actor, and activist lived here during his final years, and now it’s a museum dedicated to his legacy.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Alexander Hamilton’s creation caused quite a bit of controversy.