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

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

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

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

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

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

"Stairs of the Turks", a chalky white cliff eroded conveniently into stairs, allowing for easy pillaging.

Italian cave with exceptional acoustics and an unsavory history.

A mysterious ancient elephant said to possess magic powers is now the symbol of a Sicilian city.

Southern Italy's spinning top village.

It's believed that these columns marked the end of the Via Appia.