Architectural monsters are devouring this palace's every door and window.

This amazing medieval fortress stands atop a promontory along the famous Cinque Terre.

Perched above a grotto, this tribute to Mother Nature looks out into the ocean.

The bomb-ravaged remains of of a colossal Neptune.

Originally a leper colony, the island is now an Armenian monastery that's home to an incredible manuscript library and eclectic museum.

A sinister pyramid in the Frari contains the heart of the famous neoclassical sculptor.

This Venice bookstore has resigned itself to constant flooding by keeping its books in bathtubs and boats.

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

The people of Padua pledged to construct this church if the city was spared from destruction during World War I.

Machismo turned on its head: the lady's hand goes to the dude with the bigger brain.

One of the largest squares in Europe contains an entire artificial island.

This palatial spiral staircase was so unusual the name "snail" was given to the noble family who built it.

According to the local folklore, the myriad colors of this lake are the result of a lovelorn wizard's blunder.

Renaissance villa and gardens complete with a tormented colossus.

Architectureal fantasy quarter of Rome.

Destroyed numerous times, this centuries-old bridge has always been rebuilt with its original design.

Artist Diego Morlin's war between the natural and human worlds is a wanderer's delight.

Oldest unrestored plantation house in America that is open to the public.

A surprisingly detailed model of one of the most powerful telescopes in the world.

A series of haunting wooden totems are hidden in the woods surrounding a German environmental center.

Originally envisioned by King Ludwig II to rival Versailles, Herrenchiemsee's "New Palace" remains half-gilded for lack of funds.

When a medieval fire claimed the original St. Stephen’s Cathedral, it sparked a pattern of unquenchable organ building.

This enchanting mountain plateau celebrates spooky local folklore.

This Dresden church was purposely rebuilt Protestant after being demolished in World War II.