Only the foundation is left. Roof, floors, ceilings, walls—all gone. Only the sky remains and the chaotic chorus of wildflowers: dark chicory, red poppies, the slash of willow gentian, chamomiles ...  [+]

Philip II builds a monastery near Madrid with over 2000 windows. It's designed like an upside down grille because the place is dedicated to St. Lawrence who (legend has it) was burned to death on a ...  [+]

Such an embarrassment in northern Italy: the Lake District filled with large tourists in tiny cars. Or in this case, small tourists in a big car. No matter the details, they can't find their hotel—a ...  [+]