Rome, Italy
The Dome Illusion
A master of trompe-l'oeil creates a stunning, tourist-fooling dome out of a flat ceiling.
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Rome, Italy
A master of trompe-l'oeil creates a stunning, tourist-fooling dome out of a flat ceiling.
Rome, Italy
Hundreds of lucky felines haunt the ruins where Caesar was murdered.
Rome, Italy
The crypts of Capuchin friars decorated with the bones of over 4,000 friars, including an entire "crypt of pelvises."
Salem, Massachusetts
The headquarters in Salem doubles as an occult art gallery.
Salem, Massachusetts
The 340-year-old house that inspired the classic Nathaniel Hawthorne novel.
Salem, Massachusetts
The only structure left with direct ties to the Salem witchcraft trials of 1692.
Caserta, Italy
Nobles would stage mock naval battles on this large lake at the Royal Palace of Caserta.
Pompeii, Italy
This amazingly well-preserved villa just outside Pompeii boasts rare examples of ancient Roman paintings.
Pompeii, Italy
The walls and streets of the ancient city are peppered with penises.
Pompeii, Italy
Ancient snack bar of the Roman Empire re-opened.
Pompeii, Italy
Erotic art covers the walls of the largest ancient pleasure palace.
Pompeii, Italy
The last moments of the ill-fated Pompeiians, frozen forever in plaster.
Seattle, Washington
A sliver of nostalgia in Seattle's Viretta Park.
Seattle, Washington
A wall of chewing gum moonlights as collective art.
Barcelona, Spain
Gaudí's famously flamboyant architectural style is on full display in this sprawling park and garden.
Barcelona, Spain
This cemetery features modernist statues as strange as its name.
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.
Jumièges, France
Sacked by Vikings, blessed by William the Conqueror, dealt a fatal blow during the French Revolution—these ruins have seen it all.
Rouen, France
A French museum of wrought iron.
Rouen, France
This medieval tower is all that remains of the castle where Joan of Arc was held before being burned at the stake.
Reykjavik, Iceland
This verdant, tree-lined Reykjavik graveyard is both enchanting and eerie.
Reykjavik, Iceland
This stunning concert hall has become a symbol of Iceland's national recovery.
Reykjavik, Iceland
An encyclopedic collection of mammal penises.