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

A new sculpture calls attention to climate change in the centuries-old city it threatens.

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

This splendid mosaic embodies ancient Rome's fascination with the exotic allure of Egypt.

Famous landmarks and structures from across Italy fill this miniature park.

Atop the former site of a historic bakery sit two stone tributes to Verona's contribution to traditional Italian baking.

The 1940s structure houses what was once Europe's largest telescope.

The remains of 50,000 World War I soldiers rest under a towering arch overlooking the Alpine battlefields.

The tomb of the mythological founder of Padua is not hidden in some obscure crypt, but stands right in the middle of the city square.

San Gennaro, the patron saint of Naples, greets pedestrians between these narrow city streets.

The people of Padua pledged to construct this church if the city was spared from destruction during World War I.

This medieval castle was home to a known tyrant and features several hidden passages.

A stunning medieval castle houses this eclectic, interactive tribute to all things wine.

This old medieval prison tower has been a site of astronomical research for more than 250 years.

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

When a massive landslide hit one of the world's tallest dams it created a tragic environmental disaster.

One of the most well-preserved castles in Italy also contains a rare medieval example of a port fortification.

When this funny little building went up in the 19th century, most people thought it would simply fall over.

It’s said this crypt was the setting for the tragic finale of the Shakespeare play.

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

A sudden, striking cluster of hills south of Padua has been attracting visitors for centuries.

Also known as the Square Colosseum, this building is a prime example of fascist-era rationalist architecture.

This bustling Italian plaza is built on the ruins of an ancient Roman amphitheater.

A visionary Italian architect created an impressive cluster of concrete structures for a family's private tomb.