In Florence's great Duomo, a 26 foot fresco honors a mercenary famous for attacking Florence.

The famous sculptor left his mark on this Italian wall in an internationally protected example of street art.

A white oak with property rights.

Five candy-colored villages on the Italian Riviera.

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

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.

The oldest operating pharmacy in the world features 800-year-old recipes.

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

Heron, whitewater rapids, and urban industrialism all add to the beauty of this concrete nature walk.

The remnants of the fortress that saved Georgia from the Spanish still stand guard on their swampy island.

This ancient octopus-like tree was saved from destruction thanks to shady reporting.