The abandoned "Ghost Mansion" was left to decay in the mountains of Northern Italy.

Medieval town turned hippie commune, once home to the secret foreskin of Jesus Christ.

David Sedaris called it "The greatest shop in the world."

This enchanting 600-year-old tree is so magical it inspired the beloved tale of Pinocchio.

Filled with goldfish swimming in a shallow pool of sea water, this ancient crypt is more wishing well than burial site.

These "anatomical machines" are only one of the many strange items in this Italian crypt.

Skulls from the plague of 1656 and World War II bombings are united by a cult dedicated to caring for the ancient dead.

This immaculate and historic water garden culminates in a massive stone dining table with an inset fountain for chilling the wine of the Cardinal's guests.

The final resting place of the poets Shelley and Keats.

2300-year-old Roman road connecting the empire.

Thousands of well-dressed mummies below a monastery.

An alchemist's "magic door" stands in the middle of a Roman park.