The roof of this ancient mausoleum is made from a single Istrian stone weighing a massive 230 tons.

An unusual sculpture with a meaning shrouded in mystery.

A masterpiece of modern architecture that caused quite a stir in Paris, recreated in Bologna half a century later.

Once known for its horse-powered knife sharpening, this 200-year-old shop offers an array of blades and hard-to-find culinary tools.

The remains of an ancient Roman city are hidden underneath Bologna's beautiful public library.

A large statue of Pope Gregory XIII in Bologna was disguised as Saint Petronius to avoid destruction.

The mummified relic of St. Catherine sits forever on a golden throne.

A diverse collection of wax, bone, papier-maché and mummified relics.

Turtles swim in a pond surrounding a classical temple in this lush park in Vicenza.

One of the tallest bell towers in Italy plays a particular melody at just two times each day.

This house certainly has a unique decor.

The sinister ruins of one of the worst dam failures of the 20th century lie in this astonishing alpine setting.

The highest waterfall in Italy is only "turned on" five times a year.

This half-finished "city of toys" was almost Italy's own Las Vegas.

What better way to honor a pioneering anatomist than by preserving his severed head like a specimen?

This 18th-century dissection theater's frescoes display a gorgeous tension between the terrestrial and esoteric.

An ode to the washerwomen who called Pavia home.

These four fountains are said to have healing properties, with a glass of the 'miracle' water being given to Louis XII of France.

A beautiful chapel on the hills of the Oltrepò Pavese claims to house the tomb of King Edward II of England.

An abandoned village, frozen in time by the threat of a landslide.

The now-abandoned Fascist summer colony served a dark purpose during World War II.

Perched above a grotto, this tribute to Mother Nature looks out into the ocean.

A lover's walk between hilltop towns, decorated with graffiti love notes.

This tiny chapel withstood a massive mudslide and flash flood.