This sinister Baroque entryway could lead you to a terrible fate.

One of the oldest and most significant collections of Ancient Egyptian archeology outside of Egypt.

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

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

Built on a medieval synagogue, this church has a burial crypt, tunnel system, and Jewish ritual bath hiding deep underneath.

According to Greek mythology, this natural spring is the home of a freshwater nymph.

A quiet Sicilian village is home to a cafe that had an important role in "The Godfather."

The world's most active stratovolcano is almost always erupting.

This spectacular dome managed to survive after being bombed in World War II, in an event known as the "Miracle of Mosta."

People have been making salt here using traditional methods for centuries.

Two geological phenomena in one precarious locale: a towering stone window, and a deep blue void.

A monumental private palace behind an unassuming facade, with astonishing interiors including a rococo ballroom.

A mysterious ancient elephant said to possess magic powers is now the symbol of a Sicilian city.

Far from the shore, this sandy victim of the Skeleton Coast looks like it was plopped in the middle of the desert.

Hitch a boat ride to dine on stilts while watching wildlife.

Known as the Sistine Chapel of Egypt, this tomb houses some of the most well-preserved paintings in Egypt.

Relics of Australia's convict past, and a modern scene of unimaginable horror.

A replica of an early 19th-century vessel that sailed across the world.

Home to the last shore-based whaling station in Australia.

Wild seas have created two spectacular formations just a stone's throw away from each other.

There's a lot of horsing around on this lonely stretch of Australian highway.

This gracefully curving formation looks like a massive wave that was suddenly turned to stone.

Although not officially the world's tallest bin, this giant trash receptacle was designed to stop littering.

Ships still use this historic lighthouse to navigate dangerous, island waters.