Visit the Gateway Arch and riverfront history of westward expansion in Gateway Arch National Park.
Visit Alberobello, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Puglia, Italy, famous for its unique trulli houses. Explore the Rione Monti district with over 1,000 trulli, including the Trullo Sovrano (a two-story museum showcasing traditional life), and wander through the historic center to see these whitewashed, conical-roofed limestone dwellings that date back to the 14th century.
Visit Zalipie, a village in southern Poland known as the 'Painted Village' for its tradition of decorating houses with colorful floral motifs. See the House of the Women Painters (Dom Malarek), a museum showcasing the art and history of the custom, admire the painted church of St. Joseph, and explore the annual Painted Cottage Competition held in June, where residents compete for the most beautiful decorations.
Visit Lecce, the 'Florence of the South' in Italy's Apulia region. Admire the Baroque architecture of the Basilica di Santa Croce (intricate facade with mythological figures and rose window) and the Roman amphitheater (2nd-century AD arena partially excavated in the main square). Explore the historic center's limestone buildings and try local specialties like pasticciotto (custard-filled pastry) and caffè leccese (iced coffee with almond milk).
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