A whale rib was used to advertise the store by the arch that offered exotic goods from far away.

Atop the former site of a historic bakery sit two stone tributes to Verona's contribution to traditional Italian baking.

Pilgrimage site for star-crossed lovers.

It’s said this crypt was the setting for the tragic finale of the Shakespeare play.

One of the most well-preserved castles in Italy also contains a rare medieval example of a port fortification.

A small island in Lake Garda that was used as a burial site, pirate hideout, and a monastery.

A military museum, art park, mausoleum, and architectural oddity all on one fascist's estate.

This statue of the legendary Austrian composer is hidden in the center of an Italian town.

This overgrown mountain village has been abandoned for nearly a century.

Strange rumors surround the artist who created these solemn metal guard dogs.

A trough of 700 strange bronze faces runs through a narrow alley in Ljubljana's old town.

A public work of art that also provides some relief from the summer heat.

Now harmless, this looming post struck fear into the heart of medieval troublemakers.

The Adriatic's most famous wind can be reliably experienced in the city's Marina.

This Roman monument is surrounded by more recent construction, offering a stark contrast between ancient architecture and the modern urban landscape.

A cone-shaped top and cylindrical body set this 900-year-old structure apart from other Italian bell towers.

A dead saint, a deadly poison, and a mysterious holy ooze.

The oldest-known example of a historic architectural style recognized by UNESCO.

Southern Italy's spinning top village.

The sunlight passing through the opening of this huge cave system creates a magical effect.

A lonely medieval monastery on an uninhabited island.

Flying high over the small island of Zákynthos is a giant tribute to the mainland.

These sea caves are the source of Xigia Beach's distinct aroma.

Get hands on with the technological marvels of the Classical world.