Rome, Italy
Pyramid of Cestius
The only "Egyptian" pyramid in Europe and the legendary tomb of Remus.
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Rome, Italy
The only "Egyptian" pyramid in Europe and the legendary tomb of Remus.
Turin, Italy
A fake medieval village in the middle of Turin.
Turin, Italy
Now an entertainment complex, the Lingotto building was once an avant-garde auto factory with a test track on the roof.
Venice, Italy
Two stone columns flank the grand Venice square, but there were supposed to be three.
Venice, Italy
Go inside to really appreciate this 500-year-old technological masterpiece.
Verona, Italy
Pilgrimage site for star-crossed lovers.
San Gimignano, Italy
These medieval skyscrapers dominate the skyline of this small Tuscan town.
Rome, Italy
A master of trompe-l'oeil creates a stunning, tourist-fooling dome out of a flat ceiling.
Pompeii, Italy
The walls and streets of the ancient city are peppered with penises.
Pompeii, Italy
The last moments of the ill-fated Pompeiians, frozen forever in plaster.
Pompeii, Italy
Ancient snack bar of the Roman Empire re-opened.
Pompeii, Italy
Erotic art covers the walls of the largest ancient pleasure palace.
Naples, Italy
Every day is like Christmas on this street where the traditional Neapolitan nativity scene comes to life.
Naples, Italy
This shining multicolored metro station deep under Naples is said to be the most beautiful in Europe.
Lucca, Italy
This bustling Italian plaza is built on the ruins of an ancient Roman amphitheater.
Florence, Italy
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.
Florence, Italy
Secret refuge and museum of the Duke of Florence.
Florence, Italy
This private skyway is filled with art and was expanded explicitly so that Hitler could appreciate a river.
Florence, Italy
The oldest operating pharmacy in the world features 800-year-old recipes.
Bologna, Italy
Over 100 towers were built in Bologna during the Middle Ages, but only 22 survive.
Ise, Japan
This ancient shrine has been rebuilt every 20 years since the eighth century.
Nara, Japan
Devoted Buddhists can earn enlightenment in the next life by crawling through this symbolic nostril.
Yamanakako, Japan
The largest of the Fuji Five Lakes is home to an impressive swan population—some real, some with paddles, and one with an observation deck.
Suita-shi, Japan
Closed for decades, this strange symbol of Japan's Expo '70 has finally opened its psychedelic insides to the public.