Places Edited by philippe gonzalvez

Built in the aftermath of a devastating earthquake, this cathedral is one of the finest examples of Sicilian Baroque architecture.

Why trying to get lost in the old quarters of Essaouira may be harder than you think

A lesser-known World Heritage Site with an amazing Byzantine style mosaic of Jesus on the semi-dome of the apse

A gem in the middle of the desert that looks like it came straight from a fairytale.

A beautifully preserved and hidden 16th-century alleyway, tucked behind an unassuming door.

Legend says St. Mary Magdalene spent her final 30 years in a secluded mountain cave.

These exceptionally narrow openings between giant rocks will test your daring.

A large portion of this navigable canal runs under Paris's famed boulevards.

A ghostly and forgotten art deco bathhouse by the windy shore of Dunkirk, weathered but still standing.

An underground tropical garden sits inside a Paris Métro Station.

A surprising relic of WWII, sitting boldly in a Marseille street.

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

A stunning basket-shaped oasis supplies water to one of Tunisia's holiest cities.

A coastal French town said to have been visited by Jesus' disciples is a major pilgrimage center for Catholic Romanis.

The ruins of a village destroyed by a 22-day flood.

The ancient village known as Set Maat, or the 'Place of Truth,' located on this site served as a hub for intellectual and artistic endeavors.

This ancient Roman town was revered for the healing waters of its sacred spring.

The unique design of these skyscrapers in a Paris suburb led to them being nicknamed "cloud towers."

This volcanic crater lake is renowned for its perfectly round shape, stunning blue-green waters, and unique geological properties.

According to Greek mythology, this natural spring is the home of a freshwater nymph.

Marvel at this immense work of art that greets arrivals to the city.

A superb Paleo-Christian baptismal pool is preserved among the ruins of ancient Sufetula.

Local lore surrounds this unusual stone.

In the heart of Luxembourg's "little Switzerland" weaves a breathtaking natural sandstone canyon with a mythological past.