A beloved local artist has been honored with this statue of a man emerging from a toilet.

Inscriptions found in the Majella mountains reveal stories of resistance and rebellion after the unification of Italy.

The pile of books behind the dignified writer gave the statue a most undignified nickname.

Also known as the Square Colosseum, this building is a prime example of fascist-era rationalist architecture.

This Roman amphitheatre was also the location of the first gladiator school.

A striking memorial recalls thousands of Bolognese men and women killed fighting fascists in World War II.

This poignant art installation raises awareness of violence against women.

This cliff-face port is considered a masterpiece of mining engineering.

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

A long-buried ancient ruin unearthed right in the middle of the city.

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

A detailed pachyderm supports Rome's smallest Egyptian obelisk.

A rather vulgar example of the transition from Latin to the Italian vernacular.

The entire known universe of the ancient Etruscans is held inside this bronze model of a sheep’s liver.

The venerated body of a 12th century saint is celebrated each year with the 'Race of the Candles.'

Ever loyal to Roma, the small village of Albe in the Abruzzo region carried on until an earthquake did it in.

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

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

Skulls and skeletons are omnipresent in this church dedicated to souls trapped in purgatory.

The sunlight passing through the opening of this huge cave system creates a magical effect.

The world's largest "Christmas tree" is illuminated by hundreds of lights stretching 2,000 feet up the slope of Mount Ingino.

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

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

This 6th-century church has the largest and best-preserved collection of Byzantine mosaics outside Constantinople.