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On the eve of a condemned prisoner's death, this bell rang 12 times outside their cell.

This half-finished "city of toys" was almost Italy's own Las Vegas.

Remnants of cone-shaped fascist bomb shelters in Milan.

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

The train platform where Jews were sent to concentration camps is now preserved as a Holocaust memorial.

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

This small Milan street is filled with colorful homes and a rich history.

Before there were doorbells this bronze ear was installed for visitors to announce their arrival.

This poignant art installation raises awareness of violence against women.

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

A brutalist gem towering over the heart of Milan.

See what remains of a once grand ancient Roman circus.

Milan's duomo is covered in beautiful carving including a curious "dinosaur-like" beast.

This grisly effigy displays an early Christian martyr who was skinned alive and beheaded.

Small on the outside, big on the inside, this church is an astonishing act of visual deception.

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

The secret medieval communication system will whisk your words above the noise of the crowd.

Architectural monsters are devouring this palace's every door and window.

A secret hatch containing two parchments was discovered in this statue over 40 years after its installation.

This surreal art house looks like a geometric version of a small chapel.

This sculpture pays homage to Shakespeare and his reference to a Manningtree tradition.

This ancient oak tree sheltered accused "witches" in the 17th century.

A set of medieval stained-glass windows tell the gruesome story of a Viking siege.

This strangely dressed taxidermy creature has a heartbreaking story.