Mühltal, Germany
Castle Frankenstein
The birthplace of an eccentric alchemist and possible inspiration for the fictional reanimator of monsters.
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Mühltal, Germany
The birthplace of an eccentric alchemist and possible inspiration for the fictional reanimator of monsters.
Darmstadt, Germany
This remarkable parking garage in Darmstadt has lived several lives and still contains remnants of its World War I past.
Edinburgh, Scotland
The final resting place of soldiers' loyal canine companions.
Bournemouth, England
Open for a weekend once a year around October it houses a fascinating collection of unique Victorian preserved and stuffed animals.
London, England
The secret wartime bunker built on the platforms of an abandoned Tube station.
Rome, Italy
A sculpture serving as an homage to Pope John Paul II.
Rome, Italy
One of Catholicism's four major basilicas has a series of papal portraits that are said to predict the end of the world.
Rome, Italy
The former home of an Italian artist is now a shrine to his ambitious works.
Rome, Italy
The spot where the fascist dictator made some of his most famous speeches including declaring war on Britain and France.
Rome, Italy
This beautiful park on the outskirts of Rome protects the ruins of two colossal ancient aqueducts.
Rome, Italy
A modern sliver of architecture in Roma.
Rome, Italy
An enigmatic modern marker left next to a historic Roman site.
Rome, Italy
This delightful little museum is dedicated to only one thing: pasta.
Rome, Italy
Installed in an act of one-upsmanship, the annual sundial in this church is also a symbolic victory for the Gregorian calendar.
Rome, Italy
A collection of objects supposedly singed by the hands of souls in purgatory.
Rome, Italy
Architectural monsters are devouring this palace's every door and window.
Rome, Italy
The final resting place of the poets Shelley and Keats.
Rome, Italy
Rome’s legendary peephole vista is also a former Crusader stronghold.
Rome, Italy
The Pope’s secret escape route.
Rome, Italy
An alchemist's “magic door” stands in the middle of a Roman park.
Cliveden Estate, England
Luxurious hotel designed to stir the imagination of its many visitors.
San Francisco, California
A shining, cold, black organ lies in San Francisco's financial district.
San Francisco, California
Faceless white figures loom over the city from the rooftop.
San Francisco, California
Reverend Franzo Wayne King administers spiritual enlightenment through the music of the jazz legend.