The relics of dozens of martyrs are stored in a single chapel.

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

A beautifully well-preserved ancient Roman villa.

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

A collection of collections, including an anatomy museum, the “Cabinet of Physics of Alessandro Volta, a museum of natural history, mineral collection, and much much more...

The steel cable lets adventurers zoom between two mountain towns at speeds of up to 75 miles per hour.

Built to repay the sins of the father, this church is home to one of the most valuable works of Western art.

This church carved into the rocks is full of enchanting stone statues.

Largest necropolis in the Mediterranean.

A fortified medieval basilica on the Caelian Hill preserves extraordinary frescoes and one of Rome's most beautiful hidden cloisters.

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

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

One man's quest to fix his toilet unearthed over 5,000 artifacts spanning more than 2,000 years of history.

Machismo turned on its head: the lady's hand goes to the dude with the bigger brain.

Italian poet Dante Alighieri is entombed in this small mausoleum in Ravenna, and his hometown of Florence has never been too happy about it.

A fairytale-like medieval church perched atop a rocky cliff on Italy's "Coast of the Gods."

This ancient altar emerges from the thick forests to reveal the mysteries of Etruscan sacrificial rituals.

Eighteen mummies have stood guard behind the altar of this tiny church since 1833.

This amazingly well-preserved villa just outside Pompeii boasts rare examples of ancient Roman paintings.

Ride a boat through this magnificent underground world, which now doubles as a theater.

Charles Dickens was not a fan of the ghastly wall dressings in this 6th century church.

The small peaceful island off the Venice tourist circuit is where the city began more than 1,500 years ago.

Anatomical cabinet holds unexpected treasures.

A stunning cemetery famous for its extraordinarily delicate & lifelike mourning sculptures.