Washington, D.C.
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A nostalgic bibliographic gem.
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Washington, D.C.
A nostalgic bibliographic gem.
Washington, D.C.
The Byzantine, pre-Columbian, and medieval art at this stately mansion are some of the most under-appreciated collections in D.C.
Washington, D.C.
A three-story tower of books about Abraham Lincoln is one of the more unusual monuments to the president.
Washington, D.C.
There's a 12-foot-tall replica of the Washington Monument hidden under a manhole nearby.
Washington, D.C.
A wondrous old library overlooking the nation's capital.
Washington, D.C.
With over 100 jam-packed rooms to explore plus elaborate tea services and events, the Mansion on O Street is a hidden treasure.
Rome, Italy
One of the most important yet well-hidden museums dedicated to the history of medicine.
Rome, Italy
The Pope’s secret escape route.
Rome, Italy
This hidden alley near the location of Rome's first theater was the site of a curious miracle.
Florence, Italy
The graveyard is filled with beautiful funerary art and boasts breathtaking views of Florence.
Florence, Italy
An incredible menagerie of more than 3 million taxidermied animals at the oldest science museum in Europe.
Volterra, Italy
This real life asylum of horrors is now an abandoned ruin that hides the unbreakable code to one patient's insanity.
Pistoia, Italy
A memorial to Brazil's little-known role in World War II.
Capannori, Italy
This enchanting 600-year-old tree is so magical it inspired the beloved tale of Pinocchio.
Rome, Italy
This ritzy Italian market is built around a statue of an unforgiven heretic who was burned for his belief in an endless universe.
Florence, Italy
The largest and most famous wax anatomical collection anywhere in the world.
Milan, Italy
This giant middle finger statue sends an unambiguous message to Italy's bankers.
Anacapri, Italy
The glowing blue Nymphaeum of Emperor Tiberius.
Naples, Italy
A labyrinth of ancient tunnels hidden below the city holds the ruins of 2,500 years of history.
Riola, Italy
Sitting on an Italian hilltop is this surreal fortress built by the mad inventor of electrohomeopathy.
Rome, Italy
A fairy tale castle in modern Rome.
Rome, Italy
Jesus' footprints and the first catacombs in the world.
Venice, Italy
Venice's "Island of the Mad."
Saturnia, Italy
Geothermal waterfalls in Tuscany.