Ancient snack bar of the Roman Empire re-opened.

The astonishing collection of an infamous criminologist.

The location of the last witch trials of Italy, known as "The Salem of Europe."

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

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

This domed temple was built in a hidden cave mouth as a refuge for sinners seeking absolution.

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

Go inside to really appreciate this 500-year-old technological masterpiece.

The largest and most famous wax anatomical collection anywhere in the world.

An ossuary built in 1210 to collect bones from the Ospedale Maggiore of Milan.

A large grotto built in the 16th century amidst Florence's famous Boboli gardens.

The oldest operating pharmacy in the world features 800-year-old recipes.

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

The middle finger of modernity.

Stalactites and stalagmites in a beautifully lit cave.

Renaissance villa and gardens complete with a tormented colossus.

Pompeii's less famous neighbor is still revealing her secrets.

A submerged archeological park still holds the wonders of a Roman Sodom.

The crypts of Capuchin friars decorated with the bones of over 4,000 friars, including an entire "crypt of pelvises."

A 16th-century horror show built in a lovely Italian garden.

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

One of several skulls claiming to belong to the beheaded St. John the Baptist is on display at this Roman church.

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

A Nesting Doll of Churches.