One of Antoni Gaudí's most classic buildings is well-known for its "dragon-back" design.

A once-secret library of Freemason history in Catalonia.

Construction of Barcelona's iconic (but controversial) church is expected to be completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.

For one day every month Barcelona's Estació de França transforms into a market for model trains.

Gaudí's famously flamboyant architectural style is on full display in this sprawling park and garden.

Step inside the first house designed by Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí, considered to be one of the first Art Nouveau buildings.

One of Antoni Gaudí's least-visited works, an homage to Catalan patrimony that mixes neo-Gothic with Modernista forms.

One of the most well-preserved castles in Italy also contains a rare medieval example of a port fortification.

These elaborate gothic monuments honor Verona's medieval lords.

A whale rib was used to advertise the store by the arch that offered exotic goods from far away.

Pilgrimage site for star-crossed lovers.

This beautiful 150-year-old synagogue survived Italy's fascist period and the Second World War.

One of the earliest depictions of an Arthurian scene that is shrouded in mystery.

A large statue of Pope Gregory XIII in Bologna was disguised as Saint Petronius to avoid destruction.

Over 100 towers were built in Bologna during the Middle Ages, but only 22 survive.

Once known for its horse-powered knife sharpening, this 200-year-old shop offers an array of blades and hard-to-find culinary tools.

The remains of an ancient Roman city are hidden underneath Bologna's beautiful public library.

A striking memorial recalls thousands of Bolognese men and women killed fighting fascists in World War II.

Legend has it this fountain built to symbolize the Pope’s power hides a strange secret concerning Neptune's manliness.

In the world's oldest university is a stunning 17th century anatomical theater carved from spruce.

Nestled in the hills of Tuscany are gorgeous, multicolored hot springs.

A dismembered holy head stares out from her beautiful reliquary at the St. Dominic Basilica.

Fortified medieval tower house with lovely roof garden.

The naturally mummified body of a peasant girl saint.