A beloved local artist has been honored with this statue of a man emerging from a toilet.

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

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

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.

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

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

Two stone columns flank the grand Venice square, but there were supposed to be three.

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

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

The only museum with its curator—and her pets—buried inside.

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

The pile of books behind the dignified writer gave the statue a most undignified nickname.

100 year tradition of fist fights, marked by marble footsteps.

This deconsecrated church has seen many uses, from a tobacco storehouse to a cinema.