First founded in 1472, this is the oldest bank in the world. Its history may explain why we call financial institutions "banks."

A 16th-century horror show built in a lovely Italian garden.

A small window on Via Piella offers a lovely and rare peek at Bologna's lost canals.

This building features dozens of faces along its facade, although one is a bit chilling.

Hundreds of Roman amphorae are stored in an ususpecting underground parking lot.

This beautiful 150-year-old synagogue survived Italy's fascist period and the Second World War.

One of the earliest depictions of an Arthurian scene that is shrouded in mystery.

This Volcano-like rest area was designed by architect Giulio Ceppi built according to energy efficiency and ecological footprint standards.

This medieval footbridge in the Swiss Alps is known to attract cliff-jumping daredevils.

Astounding collection of coin-operated games and automata.

This immaculate and historic water garden culminates in a massive stone dining table with an inset fountain for chilling the wine of the Cardinal's guests.

Prison made famous by The Shawshank Redemption has been out of commission since 1990.

Take a drunken tour inside the world's largest known geode.

The world's tallest doric column is this Ohio monument to a naval victory in the War of 1812.

Deep scars on the earth left by the Ice Age.

Learn about the history and craftsmanship of carousels inside this museum located in a former post office.

Memorials and tributes scattered across the university grounds remember a famous national tragedy of the Nixon era.

Ghost stories surrounded this “castle,” the only structure from a huge mansion that was never built.

A throwback train ride transports passengers through one of the lesser-known national parks in the country.

The tragic reality of a town riddled with rumors of haunts, chemical spills, and serial killers.

Faces carved into the cliffs create an otherworldly walking trail.

The angel of death appears to weep black tears at this grave marker.

The only presidential monument to display a late POTUS's actual casket.

A jukebox headstone marks the grave of the Cleveland disc jockey credited with coining the term “rock 'n' roll."