One of the few places of its kind, this space research center sits deep in the countryside of Matera.

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

During World War II, the Shroud of Turin was secreted to this remote southern Italian complex.

One of the oldest still-working clocks in the world sits on an ancient tower.

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

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

Inside this medieval defense tower stands a modern residential building.

A medieval castle was used for centuries as a hemp farm.

In this nearly 1,000-year-old monastery, monks painstakingly restore old books.

This clifftop arch is a natural stunner.

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

The chimney of a shuttered power station in the Po Delta is the second-tallest structure in Italy.

The relics of dozens of martyrs are stored in a single chapel.

One of the tallest bell towers in Italy plays a particular melody at just two times each day.

A small thermal park among the mountains of Southern Italy features a surprising piece of modern art.

One of the oldest libraries in the world is still operating and contains the oldest existing document in the Italian language.

The origins of a large, medieval castle are shrouded in mystery, but now it's a delightful garden.

Featuring the last fully walkable parapet walkway in Europe.

All that is left of this medieval castle is two towers, both of which now display a visible tilt.

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

This medieval city gate is now a blend of the past and the modern world.

A former Roman town that was once the home of Scipio Africanus.

After the construction of a nearby cathedral obstructed the view, the oldest belfry in Belgium was more than doubled in height.

One of the best-preserved Roman amphitheaters is still used today, but for less brutal events.