Rome, Italy
The Mouth of Truth
The yawning maw of this pagan visage is said to bite off the hands of liars.
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Rome, Italy
The yawning maw of this pagan visage is said to bite off the hands of liars.
Rome, Italy
This ancient market is often referred to as the oldest shopping mall in the world.
Rome, Italy
A mysterious chasm in the heart of the ancient Roman Forum, the Lacus Curtius was once believed to be a gateway to hell.
Rome, Italy
These hut foundations are believed to be the residence of Romulus, founder of Rome.
Rome, Italy
An ancient Roman temple first dedicated to an emperor's wife is now a church.
Stelvio, Italy
One of the highest mountain passes in Europe has been ranked among the best driving roads in the world.
Genoa, Italy
Massive galleon from a box-office bomb docked in Genoa.
Genoa, Italy
Depending on how it is measured, this lighthouse can claim to be the tallest in Europe and the tallest conventional lighthouse in the world.
Girona, Spain
These fly sculptures are scattered around the city and represent the patron saint of Girona.
Girona, Spain
Kissing the ass of this stone lioness has become a rite of passage in the city of Girona.
Vernazza, Italy
Five candy-colored villages on the Italian Riviera.
Bologna, Italy
Historic harpsichords, clavichords, organs, pianos, and more inside a deconsecrated church.
Athens, Greece
Catch raucous live performances of traditional tunes at this old-school taverna.
Athens, Greece
This church was constructed on the site where St. Philip the Apostle preached to the ancient Athenians.
Athens, Greece
View the ancient remains of buildings and the ancient "River of Hades" before hopping on a train.
Athens, Greece
The railway carts travelers to central Athens's highest peak, which offers stunning vistas of the city.
Athens, Greece
This ancient hydrological marvel is now the base of a modern outdoor cinema.
Athens, Greece
An important example of architectural history slowly decays in the city center.
Athens, Greece
A historic building houses one of the most important archaeological institutes in Europe.
Athens, Greece
Legend says it was constructed with the destroyed pillar of an ancient Greek Temple.
Athens, Greece
Luminaries of all stripes have sipped strong Greek coffee at this cafe since 1839.
Athens, Greece
This ancient Greek place of assembly and marketplace is being revealed layer by layer below the modern Athens cityscape.
Athens, Greece
An ancient octagonal weather station named for the eight Greek gods of wind.
Athens, Greece
This historic structure has been used as a mosque, a barracks, a prison, a school, and a bakery.