A medieval wash house where people washed clothes in a river allegedly formed by the tears of a mourning nymph.

Why a column on the entrance is inscribed with a verse from the Quran is one of Sicily's many mysteries.

This triumphal 16th-century arched gateway leads to the oldest street in Palermo.

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

A labyrinth of ancient tunnels hidden below the city holds the ruins of 2,500 years of history.

This peculiar Italian elevator runs both horizontally and vertically.

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.

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

An ossuary built in 1210 to collect bones from the Ospedale Maggiore of Milan.

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

This Algerian sweet shop serves confections in an eye-popping array of hues.

Notorious artist squat renovated into legal studios.

This massive library holds what was once the largest book collection in the world.

An off-the-beaten-path boutique stuffed with an eclectic collection of upcycled goods.

This surreal statue brings a famous French novel about a supernatural cad to arresting life.

A surrealist timepiece by the artist of melting clocks.

One of Jeff Koons’s largest sculptures and his first commemorative work.

This life-size replica of the Statue of Liberty's flame is also a tribute to Princess Diana by default.

France's most famous cemetery, with some of its most curious tombs.

Indents in the pavement are all that remain from a grisly death machine in Paris.

Ordinary art transforms to extraordinary thanks to locals' quirky sense of humor.

A letterpress workshop committed to the art of printing, with unique and creative designs.

Dedicated to the history and culture of smoking, this small museum now includes a vape lounge.