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

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

An extraordinary collection of 18th century anatomical waxworks.

A massive line that stretches across the floor of Bologna’s largest church was created by a 17th-century scientist to measure the movements of the Sun.

Featuring one of the oldest collections of historic musical literature in the world.

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

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

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

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

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

It’s one of the hottest places in the world, but this canyon looks like it’s covered in snow.

A caravanserai turned into a museum showcasing the mastery of local carpenters.

Religious structure known for its sculpted details.

An isolated 17th-century chapel on a remarkable site once dedicated to Celtic sun worship.

A quaint medieval harbour where Benjamin Franklin landed in 1776.

The courtyard of this palace was the site of the worst slaughter of sitting royals in recorded history.

Lake Phewa is home to the only island temple in Nepal.

The 100-foot-tall (30-meter) bronze statue was built to recognize the world's only documented all-female army.

This 13th century Orthodox monastery is built right into the Moldovan cliffside.

Elaborate mansions built by Roma residents in Soroca to show their success after centuries of discrimination.

This sign marks the entrance to a tiny proto-state within the small country of Moldova.

Once the tallest building in Chisinau, this unique tower is a relic of Soviet architecture.

A forgotten remnant of the Soviet Union, Transnistria is an unrecognized country hidden behind a heavily militarized border between Moldova and Ukraine.

A colossal sculptural lion built by the same man who designed the Statue of Liberty.