A gorgeous medieval library where the books are kept in chains.

The world's oldest surviving anatomical theater, where "the dead are pleased to help the living."

A fake medieval village in the middle of Turin.

The studio built by fascists in the hopes of "reviving the film industry" with the occasional propaganda film opportunity thrown in.

A formerly opulent Italian village is now a crumbling ghost town that no one really knows what to do with.

Renaissance hospital featuring a rotating door into which unwanted babies were dropped.

Ancient snack bar of the Roman Empire re-opened.

This winding road through an Italian canyon may be the most scenic drive in the world.

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

Dramatic sea stacks adorn the coast of this small village on the Adriatic coast.

Medieval torture techniques with a modern conscience.

Where Aleister Crowley taught magick in "La Chambre Des Cauchemars," his "Chamber of Nightmares."

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

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

This enchanting 600-year-old tree is so magical it inspired the beloved tale of Pinocchio.

Abandoned medieval hill town.

A fairy tale castle in modern Rome.

An Italian hillside ghost town.

The oldest operating pharmacy in the world features 800-year-old recipes.

Venice's "Island of the Mad."

This hidden Art Nouveau courtyard is an opulent feast for the eyes.

Stalactites and stalagmites in a beautifully lit cave.

Pompeii's less famous neighbor is still revealing her secrets.

A small island less than half a mile from Venice is a forbidden island with a dark and twisted past.