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

The naturally mummified body of a peasant girl saint.

Of the many Jesuit missions in South America, this complex is one of the best preserved.

The fighters and conspirators that won independence for Paraguay held secret meetings at this historic house.

These spectacular ruins were built by Spanish padres in the 17th century.

The only substantial part of Nazi Germany's formidable defensive line through Northern Italy that survives today, largely intact.

One of Catholicism's four major basilicas has a series of papal portraits that are said to predict the end of the world.

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

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

A stunning bridge that appears as if it's lunging to the shore, and has a legend of a devilish architect.

The Neapolitan Cult of the Dead still cares for the skulls at this mini-Fontanelle.

The last moments of the ill-fated Pompeiians, frozen forever in plaster.

These medieval skyscrapers dominate the skyline of this small Tuscan town.

This bronze boar's snout has been rubbed to a golden sheen by visitors seeking good fortune.

Nestled in the hills of Tuscany are gorgeous, multicolored hot springs.

The origins of a large, medieval castle are shrouded in mystery, but now it's a delightful garden.

The oldest church in Mantua was buried for centuries under the facades of other structures.

A modest museum in the final home of Italian poet and father of modern Italian, Francesco Petrarca.

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

An island on the Venetian Lagoon hosts this stone chair that has nothing to do with the King of the Huns.

A local student's chance encounter with Keith Haring led to the creation of one of Europe's largest murals.

This monumental fountain has moved around the city multiple times.

Next to the Leaning Tower of Pisa is a cemetery home to ancient sarcophagi and disturbing murals.

It took more than 300 years to build this church, which is home to two sacred vessels believed to hold the blood of Christ.