A detailed pachyderm supports Rome's smallest Egyptian obelisk.

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

A copy of the famous statue can be found in this Florence piazza, along with one of the most breathtaking views of the city below.

The walls and streets of the ancient city are peppered with penises.

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

A volcanic old faithful, Stromboli has been erupting continuously for the last 2000 years.

Genoa's collection of over 4 million zoological, botanical, and geological specimens from around the world.

Massive galleon from a box-office bomb docked in Genoa.

Ancient snack bar of the Roman Empire re-opened.

Erotic art covers the walls of the largest ancient pleasure palace.

Secret refuge and museum of the Duke of Florence.

This Roman arch marks the location of an ancient gate at one of the Seven Hills of Rome.

This bronze boar's snout has been rubbed to a golden sheen by visitors seeking good fortune.

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

The engineering wonder and pleasure dome of a much-maligned emperor still holds undiscovered secrets.

The last moments of the ill-fated Pompeiians, frozen forever in plaster.

2300-year-old Roman road connecting the empire.

The only "Egyptian" pyramid in Europe and the legendary tomb of Remus.

The yawning maw of this pagan visage is said to bite off the hands of liars.

The middle finger of modernity.

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

These medieval ruins have survived since the 12th century, even providing shelter from the Nazis.

The celebrated eyesore created by starry-eyed sweethearts.

The vast, legendary catacombs hold secrets much stranger than stacked bones.