The birthplace of an eccentric alchemist and possible inspiration for the fictional reanimator of monsters.

This remarkable parking garage in Darmstadt has lived several lives and still contains remnants of its World War I past.

The final resting place of soldiers' loyal canine companions.

Open for a weekend once a year around October it houses a fascinating collection of unique Victorian preserved and stuffed animals.

The secret wartime bunker built on the platforms of an abandoned Tube station.

A sculpture serving as an homage to Pope John Paul II.

One of Catholicism's four major basilicas has a series of papal portraits that are said to predict the end of the world.

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

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

This beautiful park on the outskirts of Rome protects the ruins of two colossal ancient aqueducts.

A modern sliver of architecture in Roma.

An enigmatic modern marker left next to a historic Roman site.

This delightful little museum is dedicated to only one thing: pasta.

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

A collection of objects supposedly singed by the hands of souls in purgatory.

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

The final resting place of the poets Shelley and Keats.

Rome's semi-secret peephole vista is also a former Crusader stronghold.

The Pope’s secret escape route.

An alchemist's "magic door" stands in the middle of a Roman park.

Luxurious hotel designed to stir the imagination of its many visitors.

A shining, cold, black organ lies in San Francisco's financial district.

Faceless white figures loom over the city from the rooftop.

Reverend Franzo Wayne King administers spiritual enlightenment through the music of the jazz legend.