This basilica is dedicated to two saints, one of which is known more for his famous quote.

The Grand Lodge of Ireland is one of the oldest in the world, full of fantastical, elaborately themed rooms.

An Irish church where an 800-year-old mummy is reaching out of his coffin as if to shake hands.

Known as the Sistine Chapel of Egypt, this tomb houses some of the most well-preserved paintings in Egypt.

These Egyptian statues have survived for 3,400 years and were an acoustic wonder of the ancient world.

The ruins of a monastery that dates to the 7th century.

The oldest surviving wooden bridge over Rhine lets travelers cross easily from Switzerland to Liechtensten.

Liechtenstein's royal family calls this medieval alpine castle home.

Study the Alien etchings in this fountain while you refill your water bottle.

At 135 years old and counting, this historic print shop is heaven for poster nerds and music buffs.

These fossilized remains of an ancient saber-toothed cat inspired the mascot of Nashville's NHL team.

The alley connecting two of country music’s most historic venues has a rich history of its own.

Eight rare Corvettes are swallowed up by a sinkhole in Kentucky's National Corvette Museum.

This replica of the Greek structure is in the heart of Nashville.

The tradition of open-air secondhand and antiquarian bookselling in Paris dates back to the Renaissance.

This historic timepiece was a popular meeting place for romantic rendezvous in the 1960s.

This extinct volcano rises above Edinburgh and is special for its panoramic views over the city.

This sculpture of disembodied body parts forms a poignant memory of the horrors of World War II.

This monument is dedicated to a young boy who survived a disaster that forced Edinburgh to reevaluate its building codes.

This mundane post marks the old location of the city's main postal hub.

The dance of this huge clock is a magnificent and eerie commentary on good and evil in the history of humankind.

The 20th-century chapel’s intricate woodwork includes amazing details, most notably angels playing bagpipes.

Now home to a drinking establishment, this building has a macabre history.

There are plenty of wonderful panoramic vistas in Edinburgh, but not many are hidden smack in the middle of the Old Town.