Deceased nuns were placed on stone chairs to decompose, while the surviving nuns prayed near the lifeless bodies.

A mysterious ancient elephant said to possess magic powers is now the symbol of a Sicilian city.

Buy your fish and have it cooked to order in this bustling, eight-floor seafood market.

The world's longest bridge fountain has hundreds of nozzles that create a beautiful, illuminated spectacle.

The burial ground of two kings and a queen is now a calm city park in the middle of bustling Seoul.

A room filled with frescos that make it seem like the walls are crumbling down while giants die in despair.

This enormous monument is one of the most iconic structures in Tokyo, rudely nicknamed "The Golden Turd."

The ruins of this medieval castle overlook the lake of Piediluco in what was once a sacred forest.

Naturally preserved bodies are eerily staged throughout the crypt in varying poses.

This medieval mountain town is also known as the "Village of Streams."

San Gennaro, the patron saint of Naples, greets pedestrians between these narrow city streets.

The Neapolitan Cult of the Dead still cares for the skulls at this mini-Fontanelle.

In a city that boasts four separate inclined cable railways, this is one of the busiest funicular lines in the world.

This shining multicolored metro station deep under Naples is said to be the most beautiful in Europe.

These "anatomical machines" are only one of the many strange items in this Italian crypt.

A labyrinth of ancient tunnels hidden below the city holds the ruins of 2,500 years of history.

Every day is like Christmas on this street where the traditional Neapolitan nativity scene comes to life.

This magical-looking island is notorious for the misfortunes suffered by its owners.

This palatial spiral staircase was so unusual the name "snail" was given to the noble family who built it.

In the summer, the area around this sculpture transforms into a vibrant concert venue.

The giant statue and its model solar system honor the native Pole who declared that the Earth revolves around the Sun.

The Polish capital has had a deep connection to its guardian mermaid for almost a millennium now.

A tribute to the Polish insurgents who fought in the failed attempt to end their city's Nazi occupation.

A 20th-century picture show in 3-D.