The odd depiction of the Virgin Mary and baby Jesus is rooted in the Catholic Church's eradication of Catharism.

A space dedicated to contemporary art and culture, co-chaired by fashion icon Miuccia Prada.

This tiny cafe is one of the last meeting places of its kind, allowing revolutionaries a place to plot.

The castle where the Marquis de Sade lived out his darkest fantasies.

From carts to cars, this leftover Roman bridge in France has managed to survive for centuries.

One of the largest ochre quarries in the world, hidden in a limestone landscape.

An underground magnet for ever-changing street art.

The largest puppetry museum in the United States houses the world's most complete collection of Jim Henson artifacts.

Atlanta's strange assortment of concrete pillars inspires reflection in some, confusion in others.

This massive store is home to an eccentric collection of vintage, retro, and peculiar goods.

A colorful square marks the heart of the city's LGBTQ community.

This angular brutalist playground turns playtime into modern art time.

Scattered around Atlanta are little doors with big charm.