Beautiful views and Roman-style statues on the Italian coast.

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

This 21st century cabinet of curiosities includes dinosaur bones, moon rocks, film memorabilia, and more.

A special area of the National Archaeological Museum of Naples is located inside a metro station.

This breathtaking monastery was established by Saint Benedict himself 1,500 years ago.

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

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.

A lavish 16th-century mansion filled with spectacular staircases, fantastic frescoes, and gorgeous gardens.

A huge enchanting public park just outside the ancient walls of Rome.

This basilica is dedicated to two saints, one of which is known more for his famous quote.

A master of trompe-l'oeil creates a stunning, tourist-fooling dome out of a flat ceiling.

In Rome’s Jewish ghetto, a 200-year-old bakery still makes the neighborhood’s historic sweets.

Architectureal fantasy quarter of Rome.

This curious, round temple is the oldest still-standing marble building in Rome.

Ancient ruins hidden underneath a modern luxury hotel.

One of the best-preserved Roman amphitheaters is still used today, but for less brutal events.

A musical instrument played by the sea.

Where the lovelorn find a home for their sentimental keepsakes.

A chain of 16 wondrous lakes formed as a result of the gradual dissolution of soluble layers of bedrock.

A Swiss magician's vault of oddities.

The bizarre visions of H.R. Giger, tucked away in a Swiss medieval city.

Europe's largest dinosaur museum was founded by a passionate autodidact.

Zurich's evolution museum hosts a unique collection of skeletons among its natural history treasures.

Natural history museum displaying a famous taxidermied St. Bernard.