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

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

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

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

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

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

A massive line that stretches across the floor of Bologna’s largest church was created by a 17th-century scientist to measure the movements of the Sun.

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

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

Featuring one of the oldest collections of historic musical literature in the world.

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

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

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

Tombs containing the remains of some of the first and most important professors of medieval Bologna

Historic harpsichords, clavichords, organs, pianos, and more inside a deconsecrated church.

An extraordinary collection of 18th century anatomical waxworks.

This zoological museum began as the first great curiosity cabinet.

An amazing collection of wax anatomical models and terratological models.

A memorial to the deadliest terror attack during an unsettled period of Italy’s recent history.

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.

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