Numerous stone coffins from different centuries, lined up in a sixth century basilica.

One of the oldest and most significant collections of Ancient Egyptian archeology outside of Egypt.

Destroyed numerous times, this centuries-old bridge has always been rebuilt with its original design.

The home of a neoclassical master is now a shrine to his chosen art style.

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

The mountaintop inspiration for Umberto Eco's "The Name of the Rose."

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.

Every day is like Christmas on this street where the traditional Neapolitan nativity scene comes to life.

A stunning bridge that appears as if it's lunging to the shore, and has a legend of a devilish architect.

These gutted monastery ruins still stand proudly in the middle of the Italian countryside.

This private skyway is filled with art and was expanded explicitly so that Hitler could appreciate a river.

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

This shining multicolored metro station deep under Naples is said to be the most beautiful in Europe.

Pilgrimage site for star-crossed lovers.

This sword isn't waiting for a king to pull it out. It was placed there by a saint.

Sitting on an Italian hilltop is this surreal fortress built by the mad inventor of electrohomeopathy.

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

The pockmarks across the building's facade are remnants of the Blitz.

The commemorative stone column conceals a secret laboratory.

The ritual has been performed uninterrupted for nearly 700 years.

The "lost friend” is the most famous of the six moai statues that were removed from Easter Island.

Ship-sized kinetic sculptural fantasy.

Six ravens are kept captive (but well-fed) at the Tower of London to prevent the fall of the Crown.

Giant, friendly pelicans in Central London, the most unlikely of places.