A trail of footprints discovered after a landslide was left not by the Devil, as originally believed, but by an early human ancestor.

This trail was once used to smuggle cigarettes, sugar, and other black market goods between Italy and Switzerland.

If you ever wanted to touch a medieval mercenary’s three testicles, look no further.

One of the tallest lighthouses in the world also serves as a monument to the fallen of World War I.

This 2,000-year-old Doric bridge is still open to pedestrian traffic to this day.

A devastating landslide accidentally created this tourist hotspot.

What appears to be an ancient Roman temple is actually a Catholic church.

An island on the Venetian Lagoon hosts this stone chair that has nothing to do with the King of the Huns.

This small Milan street is filled with colorful homes and a rich history.

This fountain is dedicated to the workers who perished constructing the Fréjus Rail Tunnel.

A landmark in the history of technology and computing is hidden in a tiny Baroque chapel.

This sturdy, circular stronghold served as one of the forts that protected the Venetian Lagoon.

This small but lovely sinkhole lake is the last remnant of a great prehistoric water basin.

This amazing medieval fortress stands atop a promontory along the famous Cinque Terre.

A medieval stronghold rising over the ruins of ancient Roman villas along Rome's southern coast.

Why a column on the entrance is inscribed with a verse from the Quran is one of Sicily's many mysteries.

The pile of books behind the dignified writer gave the statue a most undignified nickname.

A stunning medieval castle houses this eclectic, interactive tribute to all things wine.

Take a giant yellow bird cage to the top of Elba's highest mountain.

This deconsecrated church has seen many uses, from a tobacco storehouse to a cinema.

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

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

Hidden in a high mountain cave, this hermitage dates back to the ninth century.

This medieval city gate is now a blend of the past and the modern world.