Jesus' footprints and the first catacombs in the world.

These medieval skyscrapers dominate the skyline of this small Tuscan town.

The giant skeleton sculpture is surprisingly well-traveled.

A stunning cemetery famous for its extraordinarily delicate & lifelike mourning sculptures.

The famous sculptor left his mark on this Italian wall in an internationally protected example of street art.

Filled with goldfish swimming in a shallow pool of sea water, this ancient crypt is more wishing well than burial site.

According to the local folklore, the myriad colors of this lake are the result of a lovelorn wizard's blunder.

This Tuscan lake hides a 13th century town that is still visible when the water recedes.

The remains of a town so thoroughly destroyed by French forces that the citizens simply left.

This Italian foot path winds through the mountains via 52 individual tunnels.

A hospital where antique dolls are given new life.

Architectural monsters are devouring this palace's every door and window.

The only "Egyptian" pyramid in Europe and the legendary tomb of Remus.

Medieval torture techniques with a modern conscience.

A complex, nine-layer maze on the grounds of a Venetian doge's playground.

This sword isn't waiting for a king to pull it out. It was placed there by a saint.

David Sedaris called it "The greatest shop in the world."

The final resting place of the poets Shelley and Keats.

Over 50 exquisite hand-painted Renaissance maps decorate a Medici storage room.

2300-year-old Roman road connecting the empire.

Pilgrimage site for star-crossed lovers.

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.

This half-finished "city of toys" was almost Italy's own Las Vegas.

The oldest operating pharmacy in the world features 800-year-old recipes.