Rome, Italy
Fontana della Terrina
When this 400-year-old fountain fell into disrepair, officials covered the mess up with what looks like a giant soup tureen.
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Rome, Italy
When this 400-year-old fountain fell into disrepair, officials covered the mess up with what looks like a giant soup tureen.
Barcelona, Spain
A centuries-old bar once frequented by Picasso, Hemingway, and Dalí.
Madrid, Spain
One of Madrid's most beloved statues is of an anonymous citizen.
Ljubljana, Slovenia
Buy raw milk from a 24/7 vending machine or pick up tomb candles at this local market.
Ljubljana, Slovenia
Inspired by the Rialto Bridge in Venice, these three clustered bridges were just one part of a Slovenian architect’s grand vision.
Ljubljana, Slovenia
Even in semi-retirement, the ‘godfather of modern Slovenian cuisine’ still presides over this institution.
Bologna, Italy
A masterpiece of modern architecture that caused quite a stir in Paris, recreated in Bologna half a century later.
Bologna, Italy
The wreckage of a tragic plane crash is on display at this museum devoted to a famous Italian conspiracy.
Vatican City
Breathtaking and huge 430 year old maps of Italy.
Rome, Italy
An 18th-century post box used to alert the church of sick and ailing foreign pilgrims.
Rome, Italy
An unremarkable wooden wheel built into the side of one of Rome's oldest hospitals was part of a policy to reduce infant exposure.
Rome, Italy
This Roman arch marks the location of an ancient gate at one of the Seven Hills of Rome.
Rome, Italy
An alchemist's “magic door” stands in the middle of a Roman park.
Paris, France
This 400-year-old tree is actually an immigrant from North America.
Barcelona, Spain
Travel to the Balearics without leaving Barcelona at this restaurant specializing in Mallorcan cuisine.
Barcelona, Spain
Dunk your churros in rich hot chocolate on the city’s old “Chocolate Street.”
Monaco
This public amphitheater was once a key part of Monaco’s defense strategy.
Lyon, France
This statue stands in honor of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, the French author of 'The Little Prince' and an aviation hero.
Prague, Czechia
The statue of a cursed knight is said to come to life every 100 years.
Madrid, Spain
This 40-meter waterfall of light graces one of the most iconic stations in the Madrid metro network.
Turin, Italy
The mysterious “eyes of the Devil” dot a street in the occult center of Italy.
Oslo, Norway
This striking sculpture of a supermodel in a yoga pose challenges traditional public art.
Bologna, Italy
A massive line that stretches across the floor of Bologna’s largest church was created by a 17th-century scientist to measure the movements of the Sun.
Turin, Italy
See every month of the year personified at this opulent Turinese fountain.