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The origins of a large, medieval castle are shrouded in mystery, but now it's a delightful garden.

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

Not far from the more famous House of Juliet, visitors will find the supposed residence of her lover.

Famous landmarks and structures from across Italy fill this miniature park.

Destroyed numerous times, this centuries-old bridge has always been rebuilt with its original design.

The only substantial part of Nazi Germany's formidable defensive line through Northern Italy that survives today, largely intact.

This amazing medieval fortress stands atop a promontory along the famous Cinque Terre.

The towering Pinocchio stands 63 feet tall in the Italian village his creator frequented as a child.

A room filled with frescos that make it seem like the walls are crumbling down while giants die in despair.

Known as the Royal Palace of the Euganean Hills, this often overlooked castle has been home for multiple noble families over the centuries.

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

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

Featuring the last fully walkable parapet walkway in Europe.

This peculiar Italian elevator runs both horizontally and vertically.

Next to the Leaning Tower of Pisa is a cemetery home to ancient sarcophagi and disturbing murals.

A local student's chance encounter with Keith Haring led to the creation of one of Europe's largest murals.

Contains some of the world's more disturbing wax anatomical models.

The forbidden island of the Tuscan Archipelago may still contain buried treasure.

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

Centuries ago, red and white wine poured from the statue's breasts whenever a new Venetian ruler was elected.

The bright red cars take travelers through breathtaking Tuscan scenery.

In the past, Renaissance sex workers were encouraged to entice customers on this bridge.

An Italian geologic wonder that served as the inspiration for the landscape of Dante's hell.

More than 450 years ago, an Italian nun became the first woman to paint the iconic subject.