This one-of-a-kind Roman arch is not actually dedicated to the god Janus.

One of Catholicism's four major basilicas has a series of papal portraits that are said to predict the end of the world.

Italian poet Dante Alighieri is entombed in this small mausoleum in Ravenna, and his hometown of Florence has never been too happy about it.

Da Vinci's equestrian statue, 500 years in the making.

This Roman statue is missing a limb from when the Venetians stole it from Constantinople during the Crusades.

The only museum with its curator—and her pets—buried inside.

The mark of the Devil's horns on a marble column in Milan.

Artistic tombs, monuments, and a beautiful "Hall of Fame" lurk inside this cemetery.

Also known as the Square Colosseum, this building is a prime example of fascist-era rationalist architecture.

Where Venice's gondolas go for a tune-up.

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

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

Two stone columns flank the grand Venice square, but there were supposed to be three.

This amazingly well-preserved villa just outside Pompeii boasts rare examples of ancient Roman paintings.

A space dedicated to contemporary art and culture, co-chaired by fashion icon Miuccia Prada.

The giant skeleton sculpture is surprisingly well-traveled.

These gutted monastery ruins still stand proudly in the middle of the Italian countryside.

The small peaceful island off the Venice tourist circuit is where the city began more than 1,500 years ago.

These delicate sand pyramids look like naturally occurring gothic spires.

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

The walls and streets of the ancient city are peppered with penises.

A fake medieval village in the middle of Turin.

Before there were doorbells this bronze ear was installed for visitors to announce their arrival.

A lover's walk between hilltop towns, decorated with graffiti love notes.