Rome, Italy
Er Buchetto
For more than a century, this hole-in-the-wall near Termini Station has been serving what some say is the greatest porchetta sandwich.
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Rome, Italy
For more than a century, this hole-in-the-wall near Termini Station has been serving what some say is the greatest porchetta sandwich.
Rome, Italy
A sculpture serving as an homage to Pope John Paul II.
Rome, Italy
This Roman arch marks the location of an ancient gate at one of the Seven Hills of Rome.
Rome, Italy
Crispy, cheesy rice balls—the Roman answer to arancini—take center stage here.
Berlin, Germany
Celebrating the works of a beloved Italian actor, known for such cult films as 'They Call Me Trinity' and 'Watch Out, We’re Mad!'
Berlin, Germany
A poignant memorial that traces two hundred years of German history.
Berlin, Germany
This sprawling stone mosaic on Berlin’s Museum Island transforms archaeological finds and local legends into a walkable work of art.
Lisbon, Portugal
This now abandoned restaurant provides some of the most amazing views of Lisboa.
Berlin, Germany
Check the time in 145 countries at once with this East German relic.
Berlin, Germany
An intersection between architecture, industrial construction, machine, and scientific instrument.
Skopje, North Macedonia
These abundant, over-the-top monuments are so widely scattered that they define the entire compact capital cityscape, often leading to jokes about whether there are more statues than residents.
Skopje, North Macedonia
In the hometown of the Catholic saint and Nobel Peace Prize winner, a memorial dedicated to her legacy.
Skopje, North Macedonia
A historical puzzle lies at the origins of this structure.
Skopje, North Macedonia
This fortress dates back to the 6th century and is also the site of a controversial abandoned restoration project.
Skopje, North Macedonia
A solar-powered primary school inspires hope and experimentation in a country ripe for energy innovation.
London, England
One of the four clock faces on this church is mismatched, in a nod to a historic slight.
London, England
A Nile crocodile, a historic symbol of apothecaries, is among the fascinating collection.
Thessaloniki, Greece
An abandoned Byzantine fortress and notorious prison.
Thessaloniki, Greece
A little-known park with unusual, half-ruined structures and a mystical energy.
Thessaloniki, Greece
Thousands of rusting train cars have been slowly falling apart on the edge of Greece's second largest city.
Thessaloniki, Greece
An arts and culture melting pot inside an old roadside inn from the Ottoman era.
Thessaloniki, Greece
One of the most photographed locations in the entire city.
Thessaloniki, Greece
This architecturally eclectic early-20th century mosque was built as a place of worship for the Islamic followers of a Jewish messiah.
Thessaloniki, Greece
A two thousand year old brothel uncovered in Northern Greece.