Egerszalók, Hungary
Salt Hill
The massive white mound and accompanying water terraces are a striking geological oddity.
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Egerszalók, Hungary
The massive white mound and accompanying water terraces are a striking geological oddity.
Budapest, Hungary
A two-way chairlift system between Zugliget and the highest point in the city.
Zsámbék, Hungary
The remains of a 13th-century Romanesque church lie abandoned on a hillside.
Zalaszántó, Hungary
One of the biggest Buddhist stupas in Europe, hidden from most locals.
Maribor, Slovenia
The world's oldest grape-producing vine has survived four centuries of turmoil and even has its own anthem.
Kranjska Gora, Slovenia
An unmistakable facial pareidolia in the Julian Alps also includes a fantastic tale.
Tambon Bang Kachao, Thailand
"Bangkok's Green Lung," a large park on an island, feels worlds away from traffic-choked Sukhumvit Road.
Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Thailand
One of Ayutthaya’s most iconic locations is a mysterious, hauntingly surreal miracle.
Vienna, Austria
A spherical "micro-nation" in the heart of Vienna.
Vienna, Austria
Vienna's diversity-themed traffic lights were inspired by the Eurovision Song Contest.
Vienna, Austria
Baroque celebration of the end of the Great Plague of Vienna.
Vienna, Austria
A silly medieval mural preserved on the side of a Viennese house.
Ronda, Spain
One of the most spectacular bridges in Spain spans a narrow chasm that divides the city of Ronda.
Ronda, Spain
Three bridges and one giant canyon make up this fantastic Spanish settlement.
Palmanova, Italy
A star-shaped fortress town fort built in the geometric model of the Renaissance utopian city.
Rocchette, Italy
This long-abandoned village sits across a narrow gorge from a still-inhabited settlement that was once its twin.
Naples, Italy
This shining multicolored metro station deep under Naples is said to be the most beautiful in Europe.
Naples, Italy
A popular legend claims that the famous pizza was invented at a restaurant in this alley.
Ercolano, Italy
Pompeii's less famous neighbor is still revealing her secrets.
Naples, Italy
Every day is like Christmas on this street where the traditional Neapolitan nativity scene comes to life.
Naples, Italy
San Gennaro, the patron saint of Naples, greets pedestrians between these narrow city streets.
Ferrara, Italy
This Renaissance palace features a unique architectural design and is now home to the Ferrara National Art Gallery.
Budapest, Hungary
A much-loved sculpture depicting the hero of a 1956 anti-Soviet uprising.
Budapest, Hungary
A scene from one of Hungary's most famous novels.