A sinister pyramid in the Frari contains the heart of the famous neoclassical sculptor.

In the past, Renaissance sex workers were encouraged to entice customers on this bridge.

An amazing collection of wax anatomical models and terratological models.

This Roman statue is missing a limb from when the Venetians stole it from Constantinople during the Crusades.

An extensive collection of reliquaries containing the bones of saints housed in the largest Catholic church in Venice.

Two stone columns flank the grand Venice square, but there were supposed to be three.

Hundreds of Roman amphorae are stored in an ususpecting underground parking lot.

One of the earliest depictions of an Arthurian scene that is shrouded in mystery.

A sudden, striking cluster of hills south of Padua has been attracting visitors for centuries.

In this nearly 1,000-year-old monastery, monks painstakingly restore old books.

This beautiful 150-year-old synagogue survived Italy's fascist period and the Second World War.

Everyday, fans from across the globe visit the statue of one of the greatest Formula One drivers in history.

This 2,000-year-old Doric bridge is still open to pedestrian traffic to this day.

Wander through the Corridor of Wonders in these stunning limestone caverns.

It's believed that these columns marked the end of the Via Appia.

Macabre symbols of death and mummies on display set the tone of this Italian purgatory church.

This natural gas vent certainly earns its name as the smallest volcano in Italy.

A striking memorial recalls thousands of Bolognese men and women killed fighting fascists in World War II.

Legend has it this fountain built to symbolize the Pope’s power hides a strange secret concerning Neptune's manliness.

The remains of an ancient Roman city are hidden underneath Bologna's beautiful public library.

A large statue of Pope Gregory XIII in Bologna was disguised as Saint Petronius to avoid destruction.

In the world's oldest university is a stunning 17th century anatomical theater carved from spruce.

A diverse collection of wax, bone, papier-maché and mummified relics.

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