The oldest church in Mantua was buried for centuries under the facades of other structures.

It took more than 300 years to build this church, which is home to two sacred vessels believed to hold the blood of Christ.

A room filled with frescos that make it seem like the walls are crumbling down while giants die in despair.

A young Italian couple has been locked in an embrace for over 6,000 years.

This medieval castle was reconstructed by Carlo Scarpa.

A gorgeous example of 13th-century Gothic architecture.

One of the oldest libraries in the world is still operating and contains the oldest existing document in the Italian language.

A whale rib was used to advertise the store by the arch that offered exotic goods from far away.

Pilgrimage site for star-crossed lovers.

This bustling Italian plaza is built on the ruins of an ancient Roman amphitheater.

A stunning bridge that appears as if it's lunging to the shore, and has a legend of a devilish architect.

Walk through a fairytale in Tuscany.

Medieval torture techniques with a modern conscience.

These medieval skyscrapers dominate the skyline of this small Tuscan town.

Renaissance villa and gardens complete with a tormented colossus.

The graveyard is filled with beautiful funerary art and boasts breathtaking views of Florence.

The famous sculptor left his mark on this Italian wall in an internationally protected example of street art.

Renaissance hospital featuring a rotating door into which unwanted babies were dropped.

This bronze boar's snout has been rubbed to a golden sheen by visitors seeking good fortune.

A large grotto built in the 16th century amidst Florence's famous Boboli gardens.

The oldest operating pharmacy in the world features 800-year-old recipes.

This private skyway is filled with art and was expanded explicitly so that Hitler could appreciate a river.

Drink wine handed out through a window as part of an age-old tradition.