This grisly effigy displays an early Christian martyr who was skinned alive and beheaded.

A brutalist gem towering over the heart of Milan.

Five candy-colored villages on the Italian Riviera.

The bomb-ravaged remains of of a colossal Neptune.

A large grotto built in the 16th century amidst Florence's famous Boboli gardens.

An unusual resting place built into the hill with an amazing view of Lake Como.

The graveyard is filled with beautiful funerary art and boasts breathtaking views of Florence.

A copy of the famous statue can be found in this Florence piazza, along with one of the most breathtaking views of the city below.

Oakland's beautiful monumental cemetery.

Dive bar built out of the remains of a whaling ship.

A volcanic cone that formed over 600 years ago.

The interior of the Overlook Hotel in "The Shining" was based on this Yosemite original.

The only standing town in the United States that early Chinese Americans built for themselves.

California's longest-running tourist attraction is a stump.

This beloved roadside attraction welcomes visitors with his signature neon smile.

Founded in 1873 to support the needs of the gold mines flourishing nearby, this is the last water-powered foundry in the United States.

Built to hold Gold Rush wealth, this building has withstood the test of time.

The Empire Mine is "one of the oldest, largest, deepest, longest and richest gold mines in California."

The tallest bridge in California was constructed for a project that was eventually cancelled.

At this 1940s-era neighborhood favorite, you can still drink a cherry phosphate.

Art Deco stylings conceal the true nature of this bridge.

An eccentric home stands out in an otherwise average neighborhood with mosaics, mini topiaries, and kinetic sculpture.

This 15-story mural celebrates the 50th anniversary of the musician's iconic "At Folsom Prison" album.

This museum looks at the history of one of America's most famous prisons and most beloved albums.