The mark of the Devil's horns on a marble column in Milan.

Nestled in the heart of Milan is a real wunderkammer of morbid curiosities.

This curious building hides eclectic details like medieval gargoyles alongside naked angels and Art Nouveau mosaics.

The odd depiction of the Virgin Mary and baby Jesus is rooted in the Catholic Church's eradication of Catharism.

Before there were doorbells this bronze ear was installed for visitors to announce their arrival.

"The prettiest love letters in the world" ... or so said Lord Byron.

The secret medieval communication system will whisk your words above the noise of the crowd.

Small on the outside, big on the inside, this church is an astonishing act of visual deception.

Milan's duomo is covered in beautiful carving including a curious "dinosaur-like" beast.

This giant middle finger statue sends an unambiguous message to Italy's bankers.

An ossuary built in 1210 to collect bones from the Ospedale Maggiore of Milan.