One of the world’s smallest bars, just 13 square feet, is brimming with speakeasy flair.

This delightful little museum is dedicated to only one thing: pasta.

Medieval town turned hippie commune, once home to the secret foreskin of Jesus Christ.

The Pope’s secret escape route.

This medieval Italian town is a sheer (and beautiful) cliffside defense.

A fairytale island floats in the middle of Italy's little-known Lake Orta.

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

Filled with goldfish swimming in a shallow pool of sea water, this ancient crypt is more wishing well than burial site.

Natural cathedral designed by Italian artist Giuliano Mauri.

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.

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

Crushed coral and crystals give the sand its signature coloration.

Abandoned medieval hill town.

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

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

Over 50 exquisite hand-painted Renaissance maps decorate a Medici storage room.

A collection of objects supposedly singed by the hands of souls in purgatory.

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

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

The abandoned "Ghost Mansion" was left to decay in the mountains of Northern Italy.

Ruins of a 10th century church tucked away deep in a botanical garden.

This centuries-old Italian chapel hangs midway down a sheer cliffside.

A labyrinth of ancient tunnels hidden below the city holds the ruins of 2,500 years of history.

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