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Fabeldyret

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Iż-Żejtun, Malta

Secret Passage in St. Gregory's

A hidden tunnel of bones in one of Malta's oldest churches.

TheMacabreNBold

Added by TheMacabreNBold

St. Cataldus Catacombs

Overshadowed by other, more famous Maltese catacombs, this ancient burial chamber has one of the best examples of a ritual agape table.

TheMacabreNBold

Added by TheMacabreNBold

Jesus Tree of Malta

The Jesus tree of Malta bears a striking resemblance to Christ on the cross.

Added by rfsnyder2752

The Executioner's House

The medieval home is still engraved with the symbol of the profession, an eye flanked by two axes.

TheMacabreNBold

Added by TheMacabreNBold

Relics in the Basilica of San Domenico

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

Antonio Pasqualino International Puppet Museum of Palermo

This unique museum is home to over 5,000 puppets of all types.

louisawjanssen

Added by louisawjanssen

Galleria delle Vittorie

An abandoned shopping gallery built during Fascist Italy tucked in the center of Palermo.

Added by JattMohnson

Il-Barri Air Raid Shelter

Hidden beneath a restaurant, underground tunnels tell the story of Malta’s tragic role in World War II.

Added by chrissycassar

Arabic Inscription of Palermo Cathedral

Why a column on the entrance is inscribed with a verse from the Quran is one of Sicily's many mysteries.

Joel Cusumano

Added by Joel Cusumano

The Demon of Palazzo Salina

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

Marco Dst

Added by Marco Dst

Valletta, Malta

Mysterium Fidei

After 400 years of being closed to the public, this monastery's underground tunnels and secret garden are now a museum.

sarahjw

Added by sarahjw

Vigili del Fuoco

A study of Fascist era Art Deco design in Italy.

ThomLaB

Added by ThomLaB

Museum for the Memory of Ustica

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

Added by illaberec

Qanat di Palermo

A network of underground water channels that dates back to the Middle Ages.

Added by salvatoreraieli

Porta Nuova

This triumphal 16th-century arched gateway leads to the oldest street in Palermo.

Dr Alan P Newman

Added by Dr Alan P Newman

Bologna Zoological Museum

This zoological museum began as the first great curiosity cabinet.

Dylan

Anatomical Theatre of the Archiginnasio

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

Allison

Added by Allison

Cappella Palatina

Every inch of this chapel is covered in craftsmanship from across the world.

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Palazzo Chiaramonte

Haunting graffiti left by prisoners of the Spanish Inquisition.

Added by marcohilo

Museo di Palazzo Poggi Anatomy & Obstetrics Collection

An extraordinary collection of 18th century anatomical waxworks.

Annetta Black

Added by Annetta Black

The Martorana

This mosaic-lined medieval church was built by the world's first admiral and still holds mass in ancient Greek.

Joel Cusumano

Added by Joel Cusumano

Bologna's Istituto di Anatomia Umana Normale

An amazing collection of wax anatomical models and terratological models.

Dylan

Capuchin Monastery Catacombs

Thousands of well-dressed mummies below a monastery.

Added by CPilgrim

Saint Catherine of Bologna

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

michelle

Added by michelle