The world's largest bamboo labyrinth is a living demonstration of the plant’s immense potential.

A British Commonwealth cemetery in the heart of Milan, with 421 allied soldiers died during World War II.

This camera store in Milan holds one of Europe’s largest collections of luxury-antique cameras.

A brutalist gem towering over the heart of Milan.

This grisly effigy displays an early Christian martyr who was skinned alive and beheaded.

This poignant art installation raises awareness of violence against women.

Just across from the "Last Supper" painting is the famous painter's vineyard, a gift received for creating the masterpiece.

The mark of the Devil's horns on a marble column in Milan.

This curious building hides eclectic details like medieval gargoyles alongside naked angels and Art Nouveau mosaics.

Before there were doorbells this bronze ear was installed for visitors to announce their arrival.

Milan's duomo is covered in beautiful carving including a curious "dinosaur-like" beast.

The secret medieval communication system will whisk your words above the noise of the crowd.

A Milanese café entirely designed by the American director Wes Anderson.

One of Catholicism's four major basilicas has a series of papal portraits that are said to predict the end of the world.

This 1,300 year old monastery built atop a single rock was once only accessible depending on the whims of the tide.

Natural stone arches form a walkable "cathedral" at low tide, then disappear entirely when the water returns.

This century-old ruined temple was reborn as "The Church of Skate."

Giant topiary dog once played a role in a terrorist bomb plot.

Hundreds of stone stairs and a winding medieval bridge connect this haunting Spanish island to the mainland.

A Christian retreat founded to welcome refugees fleeing from the Nazis during World War II.

This Slovakian statue of an emerging sewer worker might just be a bronze peeping tom.

Da Vinci's equestrian statue, 500 years in the making.

A space dedicated to contemporary art and culture, co-chaired by fashion icon Miuccia Prada.

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