Cricova, Moldova
Wine Cellars of Cricova
Seventy-five miles of limestone caves host more than a million bottles of wine beneath a sleepy Moldovan town.
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Cricova, Moldova
Seventy-five miles of limestone caves host more than a million bottles of wine beneath a sleepy Moldovan town.
Chisinau, Moldova
A statue dedicated to the founders of communism.
Madrid, Spain
After the queen of Spain had a dream where these statues fell and crushed her, they were removed from the palace and given new homes around Madrid.
Bucharest, Romania
This sculpture used famed boxer Joe Louis as the inspiration behind its body.
London, England
Originally meant to hold a statue of King William IV, this support sat empty for years. Today, it hosts a rotating cast of public artwork.
London, England
The Great Fire of London and the regulation of one-way streets both started in this alley.
London, England
This Underground station has been a popular filming location for decades, even before it closed.
London, England
Legend says these colorful, invasive residents are the descendants of birds released by Jimi Hendrix.
London, England
The bronze uniforms commemorate the vital role of women during World War II.
London, England
The commemorative stone column conceals a secret laboratory.
London, England
A measuring mishap led to these artificial stone ladies losing their stomachs.
Puteaux, France
César Baldaccini's iconic sculpture of a 40-foot thumb stands tall in La Défense.
Paris, France
The celebrated eyesore created by starry-eyed sweethearts.
Paris, France
This bridge was constructed from the rubble of the infamous Bastille.
Paris, France
This life-size replica of the Statue of Liberty's flame is also a tribute to Princess Diana by default.
Paris, France
An "inside out" building in the historical center of Paris, featuring Europe’s largest modern art museum.
Iceland
A black sand beach where glacial fragments wash ashore and look like sparkling diamonds.
Zadar, Croatia
The medieval ferry service has been going strong since the 14th century.
Chania, Greece
This stone tower was built to protect Crete from incoming pirates.
Athens, Greece
View the ancient remains of buildings and the ancient "River of Hades" before hopping on a train.
Kirkjubæjarklaustur, Iceland
What was once believed to be a church floor turned out to be the artwork of geology.
Isle of Skye, Scotland
Inside a Scottish castle hangs the tattered remains of a flag with murky origins and supposed magic powers.
Birmingham, England
The largest public library in the United Kingdom was designed to reflect the industrial and artistic history of the city where it stands.
Birmingham, England
A collection of historic buildings in central Birmingham blend seamlessly into the cityscape but have an interesting story to tell.