This Italian stadium makes liberal use of fascist statuary to evoke classical sporting arenas.

The studio built by fascists in the hopes of "reviving the film industry" with the occasional propaganda film opportunity thrown in.

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

This Roman arch marks the location of an ancient gate at one of the Seven Hills of Rome.

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

The mummified relic of St. Antoninus.

One of several skulls claiming to belong to the beheaded St. John the Baptist is on display at this Roman church.

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

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

Architectural monsters are devouring this palace's every door and window.

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

This community on a small Venetian island has taken to painting their houses in bright neon hues.

A master of trompe-l'oeil creates a stunning, tourist-fooling dome out of a flat ceiling.

The middle finger of modernity.

The crypts of Capuchin friars decorated with the bones of over 4,000 friars, including an entire "crypt of pelvises."