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York, England

Cat Statues of York

A century-old tradition has culminated in a small but singular collection of feline effigies.
Added by Dreyski
York, England

'Printer's Devil'

A Reformation-era fiery figurehead once denoted this location as a print shop.
SEANETTA Added by SEANETTA
York, England

The Roman Bath

The remains of an ancient bathhouse sit inside this aptly-named pub.
Fred Cherrygarden Added by Fred Cherrygarden
York, England

Shambles of York

Follow the original medieval paths that wind through this intriguing section of the city.
satxwdavis Added by satxwdavis
York, England

Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate

One of the shortest streets in York has an especially odd name.
Added by duncanchappell
York, England

Shrine of Saint Margaret Clitherow

A shrine to one of England's female saints in what is believed to be her former home.
SEANETTA Added by SEANETTA
York, England

Kings Square Gravestones

This popular square's history as the former site of a church is right beneath your feet.
linkogecko Added by linkogecko
York, England

The Snickelways of York

This network of narrow, medieval passages has the most delightful name.
Added by OTTOTHEKING
York, England

Holy Trinity Church, Goodramgate

This medieval church is not only notable for its architecture, but also its connection with LGBTQ+ history.
linkogecko Added by linkogecko
York, England

'Constantine the Great'

This sculpture marks the spot where one of the greatest Roman rulers was proclaimed emperor.
Fred Cherrygarden Added by Fred Cherrygarden
Chesterfield, England

Chesterfield's Crooked Spire

The whimsical twist of this spire was either caused by the Devil, an unexpected virgin, or lead.
Dr Alan P Newman Added by Dr Alan P Newman
Florence, Italy

Babae Wine Window

Drink wine handed out through a window as part of an age-old tradition.
Lisa Harvey Added by Lisa Harvey
Florence, Italy

L’importuno di Michelangelo

The famous sculptor left his mark on this Italian wall in an internationally protected example of street art.
kiddevil Added by kiddevil
Florence, Italy

Statue of Fernando I

A plaque on the base of this statue holds a bewitching design.
Added by The InnerLoopers
Bologna, Italy

The Three Arrows

Stuck in the arcade of Casa Isolani are three arrows of mysterious origins.
Marco Dst Added by Marco Dst
Bologna, Italy

The Demon of Palazzo Salina

This building features dozens of faces along its facade, although one is a bit chilling.
Marco Dst Added by Marco Dst
Bologna, Italy

Roman Ruins of Salaborsa Library

The remains of an ancient Roman city are hidden underneath Bologna's beautiful public library.
tgiorno1 Added by tgiorno1
Bologna, Italy

Statue of Pope Gregory XIII

A large statue of Pope Gregory XIII in Bologna was disguised as Saint Petronius to avoid destruction.
StepYoshi Added by StepYoshi
Bologna, Italy

Finestrella di Via Piella

A small window on Via Piella offers a lovely and rare peek at Bologna's lost canals.
leiris Added by leiris
Modena, Italy

NoviPark Roman Amphorae

Hundreds of Roman amphorae are stored in an ususpecting underground parking lot.
StepYoshi Added by StepYoshi
Modena, Italy

Modena Synagogue

This beautiful 150-year-old synagogue survived Italy's fascist period and the Second World War.
BadRandall Added by BadRandall
Parma, Italy

Parmesan Brick

The memory of the ancient unit of measurement of local builders.
Added by balletmecanique
Parma, Italy

Enzo Sicuri Statue

A sculpture in memory of a homeless man much loved by the city of Parma.
Added by balletmecanique
Parma, Italy

Lousy Tower

Where mountaineers were checked for lice before entering the city.
Added by balletmecanique