What if all public housing projects had been designed by "the Pygmalion of modern architecture," not only their prototype?

The largest Neolithic ruins in the world hide a notably clean prehistoric metropolis.

This fairytale castle was built as a show of power but was nearly torn down thanks to its history of torture.

This ancient subterranean megalopolis is known for the hot oil traps that were installed above each of its entrances.

Once described as the "Eagle's Nest," this ruined ancient city rests on a remote mountaintop.

Once the local rulers had gone these enchanting ruins housed common folk in an almost real life fairy tale.

This collection of lurid religious statues tell the tales of a saint who stood down the devil.

This collection of over 50 murals celebrates Brussels' rich history as the self-proclaimed home of the "comic strip."

This Navarrese cave's history of witchcraft and pagan ritual is not just embraced, but recreated each year.

This former “ante-chamber to the guillotine” has been refurbished to illustrate the brutal history of French justice.

Each spring, a dreamlike carpet of bluebells overtakes the forest floor.

Even France's favorite aquatic son Jacques Cousteau, couldn't get to the bottom of it.

Mosaics, storks, and brothels—this ancient city has it all.

Petting this mysterious iron monkey supposedly brings good luck.

Memorializing the bravery of one young woman facing the monster of her age.

A mysterious ancient cemetery with Roman sarcophagi and Lycian inscriptions.

Ozymandias’ time-keeping temple.

Giant marble phalluses on the sacred island of antiquity.

Installed in an act of one-upsmanship, the annual sundial in this church is also a symbolic victory for the Gregorian calendar.

Egyptian Revival movie palace abandoned for decades and restored in 2013.

Balconies that have a most unusual accent.

Medieval museum built over Roman baths that features famous tapestries of a lady and a unicorn.

How did a French journalist’s grave become the sexiest statue in the cemetery?

Most prolific publishing house in the 1600s open to the public.