The skull of the patron saint of lovers lies in the Basilica di Santa Maria in Cosmedin—maybe.

The yawning maw of this pagan visage is said to bite off the hands of liars.

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.

The middle finger of modernity.

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

This strange bovine gargoyle is said to have been put in as a passive aggressive form of revenge.

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

Old batteries and frog skeletons reside in this lakeside monument to Alessandro Volta.

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

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

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

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

A huge musical instrument played by the ocean.

A 131-year-old wunderkammer of Texas history.

An ivy-covered arch bridge dedicated to Tejano music singer and legend Rosita Fernandez.

Legend has it the commander of the defenders drew a fateful line in the dirt with his sword just before the final battle.

For over 75 years, this cute stone statue has warmed the hearts of San Antonio.

The wood bears a hidden love note carved by a young Johnny Cash.

Established in 1925, Kiddie Park claims to be the oldest amusement park in the U.S. - a cozy little time warp nestled in a shady corner of the modern world.

A tall smoke stack and boarded-up buildings are all that's left of the pioneering plant.

A gorgeous garden oasis with winding paths, stone bridges, and a troubling history.

These boots are made for selfies.

The awe-inspiring ship from the golden era of cruising has an incomparable history and a reputation as one of the world’s most haunted places.

Cows on a ranch are commonplace, scattered cow bones everywhere? Not so much.