This column celebrates Rome's victory over the Goths, and may be the oldest Roman monument in Istanbul.

This remarkably well-preserved Egyptian plinth is pretty well traveled for a giant piece of stone.

Ancient serpentine sacrifice holder that has stood the test of time.

A sixth-century Byzantine cistern hidden below a modern carpet store.

One of the newest mosques in a city filled with thousands.

Charles Dickens described the concert room in this amazing Victorian hall as "the most perfect room in the world."

Created as a punny statement about genetic engineering this monstrous hybrid statue has become a beloved icon.

A hundred copies of Antony Gormley's naked body stare out across the water.

The final resting place of England's most notorious bandit.

This sculpture marks the spot where one of the greatest Roman rulers was proclaimed emperor.

This medieval church is not only notable for its architecture, but also its connection with LGBTQ+ history.

A Reformation-era fiery figurehead once denoted this location as a print shop.

This network of narrow, medieval passages has the most delightful name.

A century-old tradition has culminated in a small but singular collection of feline effigies.

Makers and sellers of the original and finest York Ghosts.

Follow the original medieval paths that wind through this intriguing section of the city.

The world's first invisible city square is an homage to a man who pushed the boundaries of art.

This former KGB building is now a museum memorializing the people who suffered during the Soviet regime.

While this monument tile is shrouded in mystery it also marks the end of the longest ever human chain.

Travelers who fall victim to this mermaid's charms are destined to stay in Užupis forever.

Plaques celebrating Lithuanian writers freckle a wall of this picture-perfect path.

This micro-nation may be some sort of prank, but its constitution sure seems official.

A former Latvian headquarters of the brutal KGB secret police is now open as a grim reminder of their atrocities.

Flamboyant architecture from the turn of 20th century.