This 6th-century church has the largest and best-preserved collection of Byzantine mosaics outside Constantinople.

The roof of this ancient mausoleum is made from a single Istrian stone weighing a massive 230 tons.

An unusual sculpture with a meaning shrouded in mystery.

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

The wreckage of a tragic plane crash is on display at this museum devoted to a famous Italian conspiracy.

A masterpiece of modern architecture that caused quite a stir in Paris, recreated in Bologna half a century later.

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

Once known for its horse-powered knife sharpening, this 200-year-old shop offers an array of blades and hard-to-find culinary tools.

The mummified relic of St. Catherine sits forever on a golden throne.

A diverse collection of wax, bone, papier-maché and mummified relics.

An amazing collection of wax anatomical models and terratological models.

This zoological museum began as the first great curiosity cabinet.

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

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

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

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

Time has been frozen at this station since the bombing in 1980—or so it was believed.

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

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

The remains of an ancient Roman city are hidden underneath Bologna's beautiful public library.

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

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

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

Housed in an old church, this hunting museum holds a collection of mythical bird-rabbit creatures.