"The prettiest love letters in the world" ... or so said Lord Byron.

The odd depiction of the Virgin Mary and baby Jesus is rooted in the Catholic Church's eradication of Catharism.

This giant middle finger statue sends an unambiguous message to Italy's bankers.

Artistic tombs, monuments, and a beautiful "Hall of Fame" lurk inside this cemetery.

A small sculpture that pays homage to the famous bronze ear of Ca de l'Oreggia—or does it?

The mark of the Devil's horns on a marble column in Milan.

A larger-than-life house of cards stands outside the house of a former fashion designer.

Da Vinci's equestrian statue, 500 years in the making.

A British Commonwealth cemetery in the heart of Milan, with 421 allied soldiers died during World War II.

The lines of the historic rail line around Etna are slowly being swallowed by the extension of the Catania Metro system

The world's most active stratovolcano is almost always erupting.

Built in the aftermath of a devastating earthquake, this cathedral is one of the finest examples of Sicilian Baroque architecture.

Built on a medieval synagogue, this church has a burial crypt, tunnel system, and Jewish ritual bath hiding deep underneath.

According to Greek mythology, this natural spring is the home of a freshwater nymph.

Italian cave with exceptional acoustics and an unsavory history.

A monumental private palace behind an unassuming facade, with astonishing interiors including a rococo ballroom.

Wedged between streets and buildings, this ancient Roman theatre could seat 7000 spectators.

This elegant black and white striped arch is emblematic of Catania's resilience to natural disasters

A quiet museum preserves the extraordinary relics, processional treasures, and centuries-old traditions behind Catania's famous Feast of Saint Agatha.

A mysterious ancient elephant said to possess magic powers is now the symbol of a Sicilian city.