A crucified and bearded female saint.

The most visited, and possibly most controversial, museum in Germany.

The mummified relic of St. Antoninus.

The middle finger of modernity.

Church holding the preserved body of a levitating saint.

Geothermal waterfalls in Tuscany.

A 16th-century horror show built in a lovely Italian garden.

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.

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

The glowing blue Nymphaeum of Emperor Tiberius.

Skulls from the plague of 1656 and World War II bombings are united by a cult dedicated to caring for the ancient dead.

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

The once forbidden "secret cabinet" of erotic art from excavations of Pompeii and Herculaneum.

These "anatomical machines" are only one of the many strange items in this Italian crypt.

The skull of the patron saint of lovers lies in the Basilica di Santa Maria in Cosmedin—maybe.

One of several skulls claiming to belong to the beheaded St. John the Baptist is on display at this Roman church.

A fairy tale castle in modern Rome.

Architectureal fantasy quarter of Rome.

A Nesting Doll of Churches.

Rome's semi-secret peephole vista is also a former Crusader stronghold.

This former Roman Catholic Church still contains the embalmed hearts and organs of 22 popes.

A hospital where antique dolls are given new life.

The Pope’s secret escape route.

Tiny communists hammer away on the Olomouc Astronomical Clock.