Paris, France
Catacombes de Paris
The vast, legendary catacombs hold secrets much stranger than stacked bones.
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Paris, France
The vast, legendary catacombs hold secrets much stranger than stacked bones.
Chełmno, Poland
The relics are stored in a silver reliquary, where they can be seen through glass.
Sanok, Poland
An open-air museum of 18th-century homes and churches transported from various villages in Southern Poland.
hajnowski, Poland
Old cabin-like homes in a rural community untouched by time are known for their vibrant and colorful window shutters.
Raciborz, Poland
The biggest exposition of dental equipement in Europe. And a Mummy.
Warsaw, Poland
This enormous 32-foot painting depicts Poland's greatest medieval battle in glorious detail.
Kartuzy, Poland
The coffin-shaped church was once home to monks who slept in coffins.
Tomaszów Mazowiecki, Poland
Dubbed "Wistom" by locals, this abandoned factory is an urban explorer's dream.
Gdańsk, Poland
Modern art commemorates one of the first military actions of World War II.
Niedzica-Zamek, Poland
This picturesque castle in Poland has a rich history, including a legend that ties it to lost Incan treasures.
Gmina, Poland
This tower in a small Polish village uses the power of a sacred bell to ward off mischievous weather spirits.
Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki, Poland
In northeastern Poland, the ruins of a massive granary overlook the Narew River.
Wrocław, Poland
This oddly beautiful water cistern is a techno-temple to the wet stuff and a multimedia masterpiece.
Walbrzych, Poland
This mysterious and once-grand memorial still embodies a remarkable architectural vision.
Karpacz, Poland
This fairytale medieval church in Poland originally spent centuries in Norway.
Krakow, Poland
At first glance, this area seems like just another city park, but the lush landscape hides a dark past.
Warsaw, Poland
One of the world's largest collections of medieval religious art.
Gdańsk, Poland
Memorial to the lost dead of Gdansk, whose resting places were destroyed during World War II.
Gdynia, Poland
A World War II torpedo launch station abandoned off the Polish coast.
Warsaw, Poland
The final resting place of more than 200,000 people, this is one of the largest cemeteries in Europe.
Krakow, Poland
A memorial to the beloved brown bear that served in the Polish army during World War II.
Gdynia, Poland
A haunting deserted hotel is a favorite with artists and photographers.
Łapalice, Poland
This imposing 20th-century castle was abandoned before it was ever completed.
Świdnica, Poland
This centuries-old wooden wonder was built in less than a year and is one of Europe's largest timber-framed churches.