The most famous location in China was home to whole dynasties worth of imperial rulers.

The second-highest train station in Europe.

This historic covered bridge contains a series of macabre paintings that communicate one thing: everyone dies.

This mountain trail inspired Nietzsche to complete his magnum opus.

Twelve grave-faced marble angels guard the emperor's tomb at Les Invalides.

On the Spree bank, discover one of the last reminders of a symbolic wall that divided, and was torn down by the people.

Established in 1638 to battle the Black Death, Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam is a treasure trove of rare flora.

A Roman temple perched over an Italian town, forgotten several times over.

The leathery remains of a woman who died in the 13th century now lie in a church named for her.

The remains of this medieval Roman road and lookout towers dot the rugged coastline of southern Lazio.

These hut foundations are believed to be the residence of Romulus, founder of Rome.

Two stone columns flank the grand Venice square, but there were supposed to be three.

Erotic art covers the walls of the largest ancient pleasure palace.

The Roman Emperor's lost summer home and grotto full of enormous sculptures sit along the Italian seashore.

The world's most active stratovolcano is almost always erupting.

Ancient snack bar of the Roman Empire re-opened.

This mosaic-lined medieval church was built by the world's first admiral and still holds mass in ancient Greek.

This immaculate and historic water garden culminates in a massive stone dining table with an inset fountain for chilling the wine of the Cardinal's guests.

This private skyway is filled with art and was expanded explicitly so that Hitler could appreciate a river.

This quaint Italian town keeps losing ground as the sides of its plateau slowly erode.

The last moments of the ill-fated Pompeiians, frozen forever in plaster.

This community on a small Venetian island has taken to painting their houses in bright neon hues.

A 16th-century horror show built in a lovely Italian garden.

The flock of plastic poultry is an ode to the classic comedy staple.