Since the 1960s, this small village has invited painters to decorate its walls.

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

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

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

A striking memorial recalls thousands of Bolognese men and women killed fighting fascists in World War II.

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

A large statue of Pope Gregory XIII in Bologna was disguised as Saint Petronius to avoid destruction.

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

Over 100 towers were built in Bologna during the Middle Ages, but only 22 survive.

This building features dozens of faces along its facade, although one is a bit chilling.

Stuck in the arcade of Casa Isolani are three arrows of mysterious origins.

This zoological museum began as the first great curiosity cabinet.

An extraordinary collection of 18th century anatomical waxworks.

An amazing collection of wax anatomical models and terratological models.

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