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Vatican City

Stufetta del Bibbiena

The Vatican's secret porn-festooned bathroom was painted in erotic murals by one of the greatest artists of the Renaissance.
Annetta Black Added by Annetta Black
Rome, Italy

The Globe of the Vatican Obelisk

Legend has it that this bronze orb, which sat atop an ancient Egyptian obelisk, once held the ashes of Julius Caesar.
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Rome, Italy

Arch of Janus

This one-of-a-kind Roman arch is not actually dedicated to the god Janus.
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Rome, Italy

Mercatus Traiani (Trajan's Market)

This ancient market is often referred to as the oldest shopping mall in the world.
Fred Cherrygarden Added by Fred Cherrygarden
Rome, Italy

Quartiere Coppedè

Architectureal fantasy quarter of Rome.
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Rome, Italy

Cappella di San Zenone (Chapel of Saint Zeno)

Its interior is adorned with some of the best examples of early Christian mosaics.
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Rome, Italy

Sisinnius Fresco in the Basilica San Clemente

A rather vulgar example of the transition from Latin to the Italian vernacular.
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Prague, Czechia

Speculum Alchemiae

The hidden lair of an alchemist rediscovered in a 2002 flood.
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Prague, Czechia

The Museum of Alchemists and Magicians of Old Prague

The history of occult science is turned into a creepshow at this lurid Prague tourist attraction.
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Prague, Czechia

Vinárna Čertovka

This walkway is so narrow it needs its own light to stop pedestrian traffic jams.
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Budapest, Hungary

Terror Háza

Museum dedicated to the terror regimes of Hungary.
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Vienna, Austria

Flak Towers

Giant WWII fortresses that fired 8,000 rounds a minute, now home to thousands of pigeons.
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Istanbul, Turkey

Golden Horn Chain

A section of the long chain that blocked enemy ships from entering Constantinople.
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Safita, Syria

Krak des Chevaliers

Ruins of the Crusaders' headquarters.
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Zhengzhou, China

Yan Huang Plaza

350-foot-high emperor faces in China's Yellow River valley.
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Kota Belud, Malaysia

Nepenthes Rajah: The King of the Pitcher Plants

These rat eating Giant Malaysian Pitcher Plants may have evolved to eat shrew poop.
Dylan Added by Dylan
Singapore

Changi Airport Slides

The busy transport hub is home to the tallest airport slide in the world.
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Singapore

Tuas Lamp Post 1

How did a sticker-covered lamp post become a beloved landmark for cyclists in Singapore?
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Temerloh, Malaysia

Amani Vanilla

This vanilla farm serves its crops at an on-site café.
Added by Omnia Saed
Malacca, Malaysia

A Famosa

Built by the Portuguese colonists in the early 16th century, this fort is one of the oldest European structure in Asia.
Fred Cherrygarden Added by Fred Cherrygarden
Brinchang, Malaysia

Rose Centre

A lush terraced garden full of thousands of colorful roses and mystical art.
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Rawang, Malaysia

Taman Eko Rimba Kanching Waterfalls

Not far from the bustle of Kuala Lumpur is an amazing waterfall that navigates seven vertical drops.
Mathias Van de Velde Added by Mathias Van de Velde
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Sentul Depot

After being bombed and largely abandoned, this former railway workshop has been transformed into a lively market space.
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