Barcelona, Spain
La Carbonería
One of the most photographed buildings in a city known for its Modernista architecture is an abandoned squat.
Places I want to go
Places on this traveler's wishlist.
Barcelona, Spain
One of the most photographed buildings in a city known for its Modernista architecture is an abandoned squat.
Barcelona, Spain
Bask in the 19th century grandeur of an eccentric Freemason millionaire's private gardens.
Barcelona, Spain
Week-long block party becomes a competition for the best decorated street.
Barcelona, Spain
These secluded and abandoned anti-aircraft defenses have become one the most scenic viewpoints in Barcelona.
Barcelona, Spain
Gaudí's famously flamboyant architectural style is on full display in this sprawling park and garden.
Barcelona, Spain
One of Antoni Gaudí's most classic buildings is well-known for its "dragon-back" design.
Barcelona, Spain
Construction of Barcelona’s iconic (but controversial) church was finally completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.
Blegny, Belgium
Descend into the tunnels to experience the life of a coal miner.
Borgloon, Belgium
Part modern art project, part traditional chapel, this see-through church is only substantial from the right angle.
Foynes, Ireland
The world's only flying boat museum honors a small Irish village that sent 20th-century aviation to new heights.
Kilkenny, Ireland
Once the longest bridge in Ireland, this rusting span sits abandoned and overrun by nature.
Alberobello, Italy
Southern Italy's spinning top village.
Partschins, Italy
Typewriter museum housing more than 1,500 machines preserves the history of the grandfather of computers.
Praia A Mare, Italy
The abandoned ruins of a failed resort hide on this verdant, picture-perfect island.
Marciana, Italy
Take a giant yellow bird cage to the top of Elba's highest mountain.
Pavia, Italy
This 18th-century dissection theater's frescoes display a gorgeous tension between the terrestrial and esoteric.
Fontanellato, Italy
The world's largest bamboo labyrinth is a living demonstration of the plant’s immense potential.
Pietrapertosa, Italy
The steel cable lets adventurers zoom between two mountain towns at speeds of up to 75 miles per hour.
Pianlivere, Italy
The highest waterfall in Italy is only "turned on" five times a year.
Palermo, Italy
This mosaic-lined medieval church was built by the world's first admiral and still holds mass in ancient Greek.
Orvieto, Italy
Water and windows define this defensive Italian well.
Palmanova, Italy
A star-shaped fortress town fort built in the geometric model of the Renaissance utopian city.
Cervia, Italy
A domed disco abandoned since the '70s now attracts artists and explorers under its unique roof.
Sasso di Castalda, Italy
Crossing this suspension bridge feels like walking through the sky, a fitting tribute to the head of the Apollo program.