A grand imperial capital left to fall into magnificent ruin.

Over 2,000 ancient temples dot the Myanmar landscape at the site of this famed archaeological site.

In addition to fine dairy products, the world's most beautiful milk shop also offers a feast for the eyes.

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

The largest treasure hoard in Europe is contained in a castle that was bombed out during World War II.

The best place in the world to buy tinned fish.

An exquisite collection of fairytale conveyances that puts most car museums to shame.

Located in the thermoelectric factory that once powered the entire city, this Portuguese museum is shockingly fascinating.

Elaborately carved to showcase the glorious wealth that the age of exploration brought to the Portuguese empire.

This Industrial Age architectural and engineering gem helps visitors and residents alike traverse Lisbon, “The City of Seven Hills.”

A king's pet, a pope's gift, an artist's inspiration, and a tragic shipwreck.

The world's oldest bookshop still in operation.

Legacy of the earthquake that nearly wiped Lisbon off the face of the Earth.

The spot where the fascist dictator made some of his most famous speeches including declaring war on Britain and France.

The former home of an Italian artist is now a shrine to his ambitious works.

The studio built by fascists in the hopes of "reviving the film industry" with the occasional propaganda film opportunity thrown in.

The "Greatest Sewer" of ancient Rome is one of the oldest sewer systems in the world, and is still in use.

The Pope’s secret escape route.

This hill made entirely of ancient Roman jars was simply a garbage dump to the people of the time.

An Italian ghost town that fought obscurity, until a mysterious illness brought it to its knees.

This Roman arch marks the location of an ancient gate at one of the Seven Hills of Rome.

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

This hidden Art Nouveau courtyard is an opulent feast for the eyes.

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