Bergamo, Italy
Chiesa del San Spirito
Hidden masterpieces in a small church in the medieval city of Bergamo.
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Bergamo, Italy
Hidden masterpieces in a small church in the medieval city of Bergamo.
Bergamo, Italy
It's believed that the dead were once taken out of houses through these now walled-up doors.
Bergamo, Italy
If you ever wanted to touch a medieval mercenary’s three testicles, look no further.
Varenna, Italy
An unusual resting place built into the hill with an amazing view of Lake Como.
Milan, Italy
This poignant art installation raises awareness of violence against women.
Milan, Italy
The mark of the Devil's horns on a marble column in Milan.
Milan, Italy
A small sculpture that pays homage to the famous bronze ear of Ca de l'Oreggia—or does it?
Milan, Italy
Saint Borromeo often prayed in this austere crypt during the 16th century.
Milan, Italy
This giant middle finger statue sends an unambiguous message to Italy's bankers.
Milan, Italy
The secret medieval communication system will whisk your words above the noise of the crowd.
Milan, Italy
Third time's a charm, or in this case, two testicles are.
Milan, Italy
Milan's duomo is covered in beautiful carving including a curious "dinosaur-like" beast.
Milan, Italy
An ossuary built in 1210 to collect bones from the Ospedale Maggiore of Milan.
Milan, Italy
Artistic tombs, monuments, and a beautiful "Hall of Fame" lurk inside this cemetery.
Milan, Italy
Two very green residential towers cleaning the air in one of Europe's most polluted cities.
Venice, Italy
This deconsecrated church has seen many uses, from a tobacco storehouse to a cinema.
Venice, Italy
100 year tradition of fist fights, marked by marble footsteps.
Venice, Italy
Those who own or stay at this 500-year-old, allegedly cursed house often meet terrible fates.
Venice, Italy
Where Venice's gondolas go for a tune-up.
Venice, Italy
The pile of books behind the dignified writer gave the statue a most undignified nickname.
Venice, Italy
This palatial spiral staircase was so unusual the name "snail" was given to the noble family who built it.
Venice, Italy
This Venice bookstore has resigned itself to constant flooding by keeping its books in bathtubs and boats.
Venice, Italy
An iron dragon with a long neck covered in feathery scales perched above one of Venice's most popular squares.
Venice, Italy
Go inside to really appreciate this 500-year-old technological masterpiece.