It's believed that these columns marked the end of the Via Appia.

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

An abandoned monastery sits on a far-off island in the Adriatic Sea.

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

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

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

Italian cave with exceptional acoustics and an unsavory history.

According to a local legend, this bridge was constructed by an astrologer with the help of the devil.

These pillars at the main entrance of this church are actually a hidden musical instrument.

This quaint Italian town keeps losing ground as the sides of its plateau slowly erode.

This domed temple was built in a hidden cave mouth as a refuge for sinners seeking absolution.

Pop culture has helped to keep this iconic British building from being destroyed.

This one-time health resort was used by aristocrats around the world.

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

Inspired by the Rialto Bridge in Venice, these three clustered bridges were just one part of a Slovenian architect’s grand vision.

When this monument to Slovenia's national poet was erected, it's said to have sparked the ire of nearby church authorities.

Buy raw milk from a 24/7 vending machine or pick up tomb candles at this local market.

A whimsical bridge adorned with decorative dragons.

Gaudí's famously flamboyant architectural style is on full display in this sprawling park and garden.

Construction of Barcelona’s iconic (but controversial) church was finally completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.

A former steam-powered mill from the 1800s is now an industrial park with a giant steel dragon slide.

This sculpture of a rhinoceros suspended above a city square is meant to evoke the weight of the human condition.

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

On the shores of Lake Garda, the ruins of a Roman villa that allegedly belonged to the poet Catullus.