Ever hear of the Milazzo Cage?

According to the legend, this structure was built in a single night with the help of the devil.

The relics of dozens of martyrs are stored in a single chapel.

This medieval city gate is now a blend of the past and the modern world.

A massive bridge forms part of an aqueduct that was deemed an architectural wonder of its time.

A magnificent waterfall is also home to the remains of a Roman hydraulic engineering system.

An 18th century fountain and two columns are all that remains of Rome's forgotten river harbor.

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

Just across from the "Last Supper" painting is the famous painter's vineyard, a gift received for creating the masterpiece.

Suffocating dogs was a common spectacle in the fumes of this noxious cave.

This poignant art installation raises awareness of violence against women.

A wunderkammer of curious objects and intriguing art nestled within a hub of ancient Roman sites.

The only visible reminders of an elaborate engineering project that kept the tower from reaching the tipping point.

The train platform where Jews were sent to concentration camps is now preserved as a Holocaust memorial.

This park on the outskirts of Rome boasts two ancient Roman aqueducts and a medieval tower.

A detailed pachyderm supports Rome's smallest Egyptian obelisk.

One of the most important yet well-hidden museums dedicated to the history of medicine.

A treasure trove of Renaissance-era funerary art in a Roman church built on top of Nero's grave.

"The prettiest love letters in the world" ... or so said Lord Byron.

The mystic whose incorrupt corpse still attracts the faithful.

A volcanic old faithful, Stromboli has been erupting continuously for the last 2000 years.

This magical-looking island is notorious for the misfortunes suffered by its owners.

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

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