This ancient city was home to one of the greatest schools of Greek philosophy.

This medieval Italian town is a sheer (and beautiful) cliffside defense.

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

Italy's third-largest Roman arena gives a peek into the underground operations beneath the ancient spectacles.

A rococo room covered entirely in porcelain originally constructed for another royal residence.

Skulls from the plague of 1656 and World War II bombings are united by a cult dedicated to caring for the ancient dead.

A surreal botanical garden with an even more surreal tour guide.

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

The first Italian factory to produce locomotives is now a marvelous museum.

For decades, vendors have sold clothes once worn by American soldiers who stormed Italy in the 1940s.