Madrid, Spain
Automatons of the Goyesque Carillon
This piece of early engineering is rather unknown despite its location in the heart of Madrid.
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Madrid, Spain
This piece of early engineering is rather unknown despite its location in the heart of Madrid.
Madrid, Spain
After the queen of Spain had a dream where these statues fell and crushed her, they were removed from the palace and given new homes around Madrid.
Vaduz, Liechtenstein
Browse through a century of this principality's first popular export.
Turin, Italy
This sinister Baroque entryway could lead you to a terrible fate.
Madrid, Spain
At this century-old barbershop, clients used to be entertained with a glass of brandy and a cigar.
Santa Venere, Italy
Also known as the Temple of Poseidon, this is one of the best-preserved Greek temples in the world.
Paestum, Italy
The only visible remains of this ancient Greek underground temple is its roof protruding from the earth.
Bacoli, Italy
The Bourbon royal family had this unique octagonal hunting "cottage" built on a tiny islet in Lake Fusaro.
Pozzuoli, Italy
Italy's third-largest Roman arena gives a peek into the underground operations beneath the ancient spectacles.
Pozzuoli, Italy
A sulfuric hellscape in southern Italy.
Naples, Italy
These bronze horses on the gates of the Royal Palace of Naples were a gift from a Russian tsar.
Naples, Italy
Does this church in Naples hold the true tomb of Vlad the Impaler, the notoriously cruel figure who inspired Bram Stoker's Dracula?
Naples, Italy
This 17th-century passageway is home to numerous bookshops, a witch legend, and the oldest pizzeria in the world.
Naples, Italy
Locals pay their respects at a shrine to soccer player Diego Maradona—which claims to contain a real lock of his hair.
Madrid, Spain
This sculpture pays homage to the street sweepers of Madrid since its inauguration in 2001 in Plaza Jacinto Benavente.
Madrid, Spain
Inaugurated three times, this tower offers some of the best views of Madrid.
San Marino, San Marino
The San Marino-Rimini railroad was short-lived but this tunnel once provided shelter for hundreds of refugees during World War II.
Mantua, Italy
Wander through a maze of empty tombs to find the poles used to hang revolutionary patriots.
Stockholm, Sweden
A miniature statue of a beloved character from children's literature.
Berlin, Germany
Largely overlooked, this little fountain on Museum Island is a whimsical tribute to a Prussian king nicknamed the “Fatty Flounder.”
Berlin, Germany
One of the largest numismatic collections in Europe fell victim to a huge theft.
Lainate, Italy
This Volcano-like rest area was designed by architect Giulio Ceppi built according to energy efficiency and ecological footprint standards.
San Marino, San Marino
Where members of the Crossbow Corps of San Marino demonstrate their skills.
Mantua, Italy
An expansive collection of vehicles and other paraphernalia marking the history of firefighting.