A Roman Grave Stele
The discovery of the grave stele in the 1930s confirmed the historical significance of Bad Cannstatt as a major Roman
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St Olaf’s Church in Tallinn: The Spire, the KGB and Olev’s Fall
St Olaf’s Church in Tallinn: Estonia’s tallest church at about 124 metres, a 60-metre viewing platform, a KGB post and the legend of Olev. Checked October 2026.
Fonte Aretusa in Syracuse: Papyrus, Ducks and a Nymph’s Escape
Fonte Aretusa in Syracuse: Europe’s rare wild papyrus, the ducks of Ortigia, the myth of Arethusa and Alpheus and the best sunset spot. Checked October 2026.
San Filippo Apostolo in Syracuse: The Church Above a Mikveh
San Filippo Apostolo in Syracuse: the 1742 church in Ortigia’s old Jewish quarter, its crypt, WWII shelter and the debated mikveh 18 m down. Checked October 2026.
The Schweine Museum Stuttgart: The World’s Most Charming Pigsty
In a city celebrated for its high-tech industry and automotive icons, Stuttgart holds a surprisingly charming and utterly unique landmark
The history of the Kruisherenhotel, From Sacred Cloister to Design Masterpiece
The history of the Kruisherenhotel dates back to 1438, when the land was donated to the Order of the Holy
Star of the Sea in Maastricht: The Madonna in the Candle Chapel
The Star of the Sea in Maastricht: a 15th-century Madonna in a candle chapel, the 1684 storm legend, the 1912 crowning and the procession. Checked October 2026.
Plein 1992 in Maastricht: A Modern Symbol of a United Europe
In a city renowned for its medieval squares and ancient cobblestone streets, Plein 1992 stands out as a bold and
The Botanical Garden of Turin: A Green Sanctuary of Science and History
Tucked away within the sprawling greenery of Valentino Park along the Po River, the Botanical Garden of Turin (Orto Botanico
Unveiling Turin’s Majestic Icon: The Mole Antonelliana
The cityscape of Turin, Italy, is a tapestry of history, art, and innovation, but one structure rises above all others
Duke of Aosta Monument in Turin: The General of the Third Army
The Duke of Aosta monument on Turin’s Piazza Castello: Baroni’s 1937 bronze group for the Third Army’s commander, details and tips. Checked October 2026.
Madurodam: The Netherlands in Miniature
In the heart of The Hague lies a unique and magical world where the entire country of the Netherlands is