A fossil of a 30 million-year-old fish is unexpectedly hidden thousands of feet above sea level.

Two of the few remaining life-sized Greek bronzes were submerged in the sea for over 2,000 years.

The former atelier of Mario Cassisa is a treasure trove of paintings, sculptures, and artist books.

Numerous stone coffins from different centuries, lined up in a sixth century basilica.

These four fountains are said to have healing properties, with a glass of the 'miracle' water being given to Louis XII of France.

Inspired by the more famous Scrovegni Chapel, Cappella di San Giovanni contains several amazing frescoes.

This splendid mosaic embodies ancient Rome's fascination with the exotic allure of Egypt.

In this medieval church, a centuries-old stuffed crocodile hangs from the ceiling.

This weird, elephant-shaped rock also hosts two ancient tombs.

Statues portraying anatomical deformities were placed in this garden to foster ethical behavior.

This Tuscan church contains a gallery of over 700 ex-votos depicting near-death experiences.

This Renaissance palace features a unique architectural design and is now home to the Ferrara National Art Gallery.

A hidden bas-relief of a hare on a church main portal that brings good luck to the ones who find it.

The walls of this tiny Italian church are entirely covered with frescoes.

This archaeological site built into a tuff outcrop is filled with rock dwellings, the ruins of a medieval castle, and a necropolis.

Inside features a display of how artistic crucifixes transformed throughout the centuries.

At an estimated 3,800 years old, this olive tree is one of the oldest on earth.

The tallest statue in Italy is also one of the world's tallest statues of Jesus.

South of Bologna, a limestone grotto with a protruding waterfall and a floor full of cave pearls.

One of the tallest bell towers in Italy plays a particular melody at just two times each day.

A fairy-tale-like forest that was sacred to Jupiter and Saint Anthony.

In this museum, visitors are invited to touch the art.

A crumbling watchtower and a lighthouse overlooks the site believed to be the Sirens' cliff in the "Odyssey."

Nine caves filled with recently-discovered archaeological finds under the houses and the streets of the most ancient district of an old town.