The astonishing collection of an infamous criminologist.

A fake medieval village in the middle of Turin.

When this funny little building went up in the 19th century, most people thought it would simply fall over.

One of the oldest and most significant collections of Ancient Egyptian archeology outside of Egypt.

The intricate geometry inside this Baroque-style dome was designed to create "terror of the human soul."

This building has a giant piercing through one of its corners.

This fountain is dedicated to the workers who perished constructing the Fréjus Rail Tunnel.

This Torino museum honors a soldier who kept the city safe using barrels of exploding gunpowder, losing his life in the process.

The mountaintop inspiration for Umberto Eco's "The Name of the Rose."

A mysterious ancient elephant said to possess magic powers is now the symbol of a Sicilian city.

142 ceramic steps become a mosaic once a year.

Gorgeous views of Italian mountains and valleys form the backdrop of this unique open-air theater.

This constantly evolving art space saved an Italian town from its own crippling reputation.

"Stairs of the Turks", a chalky white cliff eroded conveniently into stairs, allowing for easy pillaging.