Places BrnoChris Wants to Go

The San Marino-Rimini railroad was short-lived but this tunnel once provided shelter for hundreds of refugees during World War II.

The smaller of the three towers of San Marino is a former prison inaccessible from the ground level.

High in the clouds of San Marino sits an ancient tower with some curious prisoner graffiti.

The incorrupt tongue of the patron saint of lost things is venerated in this basilica.

This old medieval prison tower has been a site of astronomical research for more than 250 years.

In medieval times this small stone seat was used as a bizarre way to punish insolvent debtors.

The tomb of the mythological founder of Padua is not hidden in some obscure crypt, but stands right in the middle of the city square.

Built to repay the sins of the father, this church is home to one of the most valuable works of Western art.

The world's oldest surviving anatomical theater, where "the dead are pleased to help the living."

Time has been frozen at this station since the bombing in 1980—or so it was believed.

A masterpiece of modern architecture that caused quite a stir in Paris, recreated in Bologna half a century later.

An amazing collection of wax anatomical models and terratological models.

In the world's oldest university is a stunning 17th century anatomical theater carved from spruce.

This zoological museum began as the first great curiosity cabinet.

The remains of an ancient Roman city are hidden underneath Bologna's beautiful public library.

Once known for its horse-powered knife sharpening, this 200-year-old shop offers an array of blades and hard-to-find culinary tools.

A diverse collection of wax, bone, papier-maché and mummified relics.

A beloved local artist has been honored with this statue of a man emerging from a toilet.

The wreckage of a tragic plane crash is on display at this museum devoted to a famous Italian conspiracy.

The mummified relic of St. Catherine sits forever on a golden throne.

An extraordinary collection of 18th century anatomical waxworks.

A small window on Via Piella offers a lovely and rare peek at Bologna's lost canals.

One of the oldest libraries in the world is still operating and contains the oldest existing document in the Italian language.

This house certainly has a unique decor.