First founded in 1472, this is the oldest bank in the world. Its history may explain why we call financial institutions "banks."

These medieval skyscrapers dominate the skyline of this small Tuscan town.

Drink wine handed out through a window as part of an age-old tradition.

The middle finger of modernity.

Fortified medieval tower house with lovely roof garden.

This bustling Italian plaza is built on the ruins of an ancient Roman amphitheater.

The site of London's first coffee house has been serving refreshments of one kind or another for 360 years.

These ornate arches show how the course of the River Thames has changed.