The second-largest gold nugget in existence, displayed in a Las Vegas casino conveniently named the Golden Nugget.

A tiny slice shop hides down an unmarked hallway in a Las Vegas casino.

Formerly the world's largest, this Willy Wonka-esque contraption runs 24/7.

These markers are used to determine the ground stability of the Strip.

An exotic wildlife habitat right off The Strip.

Ancient snack bar of the Roman Empire re-opened.

Before it was buried by volcanic ash, this fast-food restaurant fed the hungry hordes of ancient Rome.

The last moments of the ill-fated Pompeiians, frozen forever in plaster.

A narrow opening between the mountains of the Amalfi Coast creates a scenic hidden beach.

If you want to talk to the Pope you will have to stare down this surreal vision of Jesus rising from a nuclear hell.

Breathtaking and huge 430 year old maps of Italy.

Historic fortifications form the boundary of Vatican City, but it’s not entirely surrounded by walls.

This bronze boar's snout has been rubbed to a golden sheen by visitors seeking good fortune.

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

The bomb-ravaged remains of of a colossal Neptune.

On the walking path from Monterosso to Vernazza, a small shrine dedicated to feline friends.

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

This tiny chapel withstood a massive mudslide and flash flood.

Five candy-colored villages on the Italian Riviera.

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

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

Stare out over the lagoon and beyond from this 10th-century campanile on the island where the city of Venice began.

This community on a small Venetian island has taken to painting their houses in bright neon hues.

According to tradition this is the oldest church in Venice, but its actual age is a mystery.