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A medieval tower with a suspended iron cage used as an open-air jail for criminals who were exposed as a warning.

The collar worn by a fourth-century saint resides in this church, and is still used for blessings to this day.

The seat of the Mantua bishop holds many secrets within its walls.

This splendid mosaic embodies ancient Rome's fascination with the exotic allure of Egypt.

This beautiful Romanesque church preserves stunning medieval frescoes and the excavations of a Roman market town.

Built as a defensive structure, this medieval walkway road offers a unique view of the village of Brisighella.

This medieval Italian village was transformed into an architectural marvel by the famous "Papessa" Donna Olimpia.

An ancient theatre in the "little Rome of the Alps."

A memorial to Brazil's little-known role in World War II.

This museum is home to 22 panes depicting skeletons dressed in colorful garments.

The final resting place of the famous violinist, after his corpse was denied a proper Catholic burial for decades.

This Renaissance palace features a unique architectural design and is now home to the Ferrara National Art Gallery.

Tiny museum with unusual specimens.

Numerous stone coffins from different centuries, lined up in a sixth century basilica.

This Romanesque church is built over the tomb of a martyr who legend says defeated a dragon.

A floating bridge leaning on barges allows pedestrians to reach the historical center.

The first Italian factory to produce locomotives is now a marvelous museum.

A collection of wonderfully preserved 19th-century creatures, as well as hunting trophies seized during a police raid.

Distressing images of the Last Judgement adorn the walls of this medieval sanctuary named for St. Patrick.

This massive rock balanced for thousands of years being tossed here during a volcanic eruption.

A rare example of an octagonal Catholic church.

This ancient city was home to one of the greatest schools of Greek philosophy.

This whimsical fountain depicts a winged siren shooting water out of her nipples into the fires of Mount Vesuvius.

This Tuscan church contains a gallery of over 700 ex-votos depicting near-death experiences.