Centuries ago, red and white wine poured from the statue's breasts whenever a new Venetian ruler was elected.

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

Get buzzed beholding one of the world's largest coffee-machine collections, then step into the café for a specially brewed cup.

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

Built to repay the sins of the father, this church is home to one of the most valuable works of Western art.

An incredible mosaic-lined monument said to have held the remains of an ancient Roman empress.

The famous sculptor left his mark on this Italian wall in an internationally protected example of street art.

This castle was once the home of one of the most powerful women of the Renaissance.

Everyday, fans from across the globe visit the statue of one of the greatest Formula One drivers in history.

This small Milan street is filled with colorful homes and a rich history.

In the 1940s, Italian architect Mario Cavallè built a dozen of these round homes in northern Milan.

Pilgrimage site for star-crossed lovers.

A larger-than-life house of cards stands outside the house of a former fashion designer.

Not far from the more famous House of Juliet, visitors will find the supposed residence of her lover.

One Italian taxi driver covered his entire house in small seashells creating a weird bit of architecture that is preserved to this day.

Also known as "Hell Alley," this tiny street in Imola gained its name in a bloody episode in the 16th-century.

An intact, still operating pharmacy from the 18th-century filled with numerous artifacts and paintings.

Over 50 exquisite hand-painted Renaissance maps decorate a Medici storage room.

Five candy-colored villages on the Italian Riviera.

This palatial spiral staircase was so unusual the name "snail" was given to the noble family who built it.

Go inside to really appreciate this 500-year-old technological masterpiece.

Sitting on an Italian hilltop is this surreal fortress built by the mad inventor of electrohomeopathy.

This enchanting 600-year-old tree is so magical it inspired the beloved tale of Pinocchio.

This giant middle finger statue sends an unambiguous message to Italy's bankers.