This medieval oratory decorated in magnificent frescos was constructed after Charlemagne received a vision.

Legend has it that any woman who kissed this statue would soon be married.

Once home to one of the oldest banks in the world, this building is also where Marco Polo's famous travelogue was written.

The venerated body of a 12th century saint is celebrated each year with the 'Race of the Candles.'

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

San Gennaro, the patron saint of Naples, greets pedestrians between these narrow city streets.

Massive galleon from a box-office bomb docked in Genoa.

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

The roof of this ancient mausoleum is made from a single Istrian stone weighing a massive 230 tons.

A long-buried ancient ruin unearthed right in the middle of the city.

A medieval, mosaic-lined baptistry built by a heretical Christian sect.

Also known as the Temple of Poseidon, this is one of the best-preserved Greek temples in the world.

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

A monumental fountain in Rome features a large statue of Moses that has been criticized for centuries.

Before it was buried by volcanic ash, this fast-food restaurant fed the hungry hordes of ancient Rome.

This skeletal, unfinished Gothic church once housed a miraculous masterpiece by Raphael.

This clifftop arch is a natural stunner.

This cathedral hides a sculpted dog that determines your fate and an unexploded shell from World War II.

Skulls and skeletons are omnipresent in this church dedicated to souls trapped in purgatory.

In the past, Renaissance sex workers were encouraged to entice customers on this bridge.

A beautifully well-preserved ancient Roman villa.

The Emperor Tiberius' palace of debauchery.

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.

Two stone columns flank the grand Venice square, but there were supposed to be three.