A sunken idol welcomes parishioners to Davy Jones' Locker.

The remains of a town so thoroughly destroyed by French forces that the citizens simply left.

This ancient Roman prison is decorated with an upside-down cross not as blasphemy but as saintly tribute.

One of seven Jewish catacombs in Rome and one of only two open to the public.

This real life asylum of horrors is now an abandoned ruin that hides the unbreakable code to one patient's insanity.

One of the world’s smallest bars, just 13 square feet, is brimming with speakeasy flair.

A complex, nine-layer maze on the grounds of a Venetian doge's playground.

Eco-village hidden in the foothills of the Alps that created a massive system of psychedelic underground temples.

A fairytale island floats in the middle of Italy's little-known Lake Orta.

Crushed coral and crystals give the sand its signature coloration.

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

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.

Natural cathedral designed by Italian artist Giuliano Mauri.

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

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

This ritzy Italian market is built around a statue of an unforgiven heretic who was burned for his belief in an endless universe.

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

This beautiful park on the outskirts of Rome protects the ruins of two colossal ancient aqueducts.

This giant middle finger statue sends an unambiguous message to Italy's bankers.

Abandoned medieval hill town.

A collection of objects supposedly singed by the hands of souls in purgatory.

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

A fairy tale castle in modern Rome.

Five candy-colored villages on the Italian Riviera.