This amazingly well-preserved villa just outside Pompeii boasts rare examples of ancient Roman paintings.

The titular "little arch" near this Italian resort is one of the most popular diving spots in the country.

The walls and streets of the ancient city are peppered with penises.

Does this strange mural depict witches battling beneath a penis tree?

The oldest volcanology research center in the world.

Erotic art covers the walls of the largest ancient pleasure palace.

Ancient snack bar of the Roman Empire re-opened.

The last moments of the ill-fated Pompeiians, frozen forever in plaster.

This shining multicolored metro station deep under Naples is said to be the most beautiful in Europe.

In a city that boasts four separate inclined cable railways, this is one of the busiest funicular lines in the world.

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

Nestled in the hills of Tuscany are gorgeous, multicolored hot springs.

Known as the "Valley of the Moon," this Jordanian wadi is one of the most amazing desertscapes on Earth.

Cavemen, elephants, and eagles greet passengers driving through the town's main intersection.

One of Amsterdam's narrowest houses is located right across the canal from its widest.

A lush indoor jungle fills this bustling Madrid transportation hub.

This historic hotel preserves many treasures from its heyday hosting passengers on the Orient Express.

Historic fortifications form the boundary of Vatican City, but it’s not entirely surrounded by walls.

It took 40 years to build this Eden-like garden in Marrakech, later restored by Yves Saint-Laurent.

The largest madrasa in Morocco once housed more than 900 students within its exquisite walls.

Fortune tellers, snake charmers, poets, and storytellers all gather on this historic square in Morocco.

The remains of three different ancient civilizations have been found at this rich archaeological site.

A massive natural rock arch gives the Tuscan mountain its own window to the sky.

The designated Jewish quarter in Fez dates back to the 15th century.