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See. Anatomical Theater Visit the world's first permanent anatomical theater, inaugurated in 1595, for a glimpse into medical history.

Eat. Pizzeria Al Duomo Enjoy enormous, high-quality pizzas at low prices in a great atmosphere. Ai Talli Savor authentic Calabrian dishes and daily specials on a side street off Piazza della Frutta. Caffè Pedrocchi Taste the famous 'Caffe Pedrocchi' at this historic Italian café.

Stay. Casa del Pellegrino Stay in this immaculate, quiet hotel specializing in groups, across from Basilica de Santo Antonio.

Atlas ObscuraOct 16, 2026

Where to See the World’s Most Famous Preserved Body Parts

Sure, you’ve seen a dead body before, but have you ever seen a thumb preserved in salt? How about a saint’s heart shrouded in gold? Beyond the normal displays of skeletons in medical museums and holy leaders’ bodies in churches and temples, there’s a whole world of bits and pieces to explore. Throughout history, body parts have been taken as trophies during wartime, worshipped as miraculous hea…

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St. Anthony’s TongueSightpreserved tongue of a saint
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Sourtoe CocktailPlaceDawson City, Canadadrink with a preserved toe at a saloon
Museum of SinMuseumTambov, Russiaexhibition of body parts showing effects of vice
Preserved Head of Diogo AlvesSightLisbon, Portugalpreserved head of a serial killer
National Museum of Health and MedicineMuseumSilver Spring, United Statesmuseum with medical instruments and anatomical specimens
Lindow ManSightLondon, United Kingdombog body found in England
Mütter MuseumMuseumPhiladelphia, United Statescollection of medical oddities
Transi de René de ChalonSightBar-le-Duc, Francegrotesque statue of a decaying corpse
Chopin’s HeartSightWarsaw, Polandpreserved heart of a composer
St. Valentine’s Shoulder BladeSightPrague, Czechiasupposed shoulder bone of a saint
Galileo’s Middle FingerSightFlorence, Italypreserved middle finger of an astronomer
St. Catherine’s Severed HeadSightSiena, Italypreserved head of a saint
Buddha Tooth Relic Temple & MuseumMuseumSingaporetemple displaying a supposed Buddha's tooth
Kingship and SacrificeMuseumDublin, Irelandexhibition of bog bodies and artifacts
Grave of Captain Jones’ LegSightWashington, United StatesIn 1804, a man named Captain Samuel Jones was doing construction work when his leg became pinned between a building and…
Atlas Obscura’s Guide to America’s Most Haunted CemeteriesPlaceNew York, United Statesguide to haunted cemeteries
Grave of Captain Jones's LegSightWashington, United States

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Lonely PlanetSep 20

A Guide to Veneto, Italy

Inland from Venice, the Veneto blends Renaissance cities, vine-growing villages and the rugged mountains of the Dolomites. Here

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Cappella degli ScrovegniMuseumfresco-covered interior rivals the Vatican's Sistine Chapel
Orto BotanicoGardenworld's first formal botanical garden, planted in 1545
Palazzo Mantua BenavidesHotel16th-century oasis functioning as an elegant heritage hotel
CRAK BreweryRestauranttaproom for sampling local craft brews
Colli EuganeiNeighborhood
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DolomitesSightCortina d'Ampezzo, Italyjagged peaks offering world-class wine regions and hiking
ValpolicellaNeighborhoodVerona, ItalyThe hilly agricultural and marble-quarrying region of small holdings north of the Adige is famous for wine production.
veneto.euPlaceVeneto, ItalyVeneto's own tourism site for trip inspiration
TrenitaliaPlaceVeneto, Italytrain services run from across Italy to Veneto cities
Anello dei Colli EuganeiTrailMonselice, Italy63km-long cycling route from Monselice to Lozzo Atestino
Complesso Monumentale Rocca di MonseliceSightMonselice, Italymedieval towers and 16th-century Venetian embellishments
Castello Carrarese di EsteSightEste, Italyrobust walls remain of a formidable castle raised in 1050
Museo Nazionale AtestinoMuseumEste, Italyexplore the town's rich history
Piazza dei SignoriSightTreviso, Italymain square in Treviso
Palazzo dei TrecentoAttractionTreviso, Italybuilding behind Piazza dei Signori
Fontana delle TetteSightTreviso, Italyfountain whose breasts once spouted wine
Piazza San VitoSightTreviso, Italylocation of a photogenic bridge
Prosecco CountryNeighborhoodVeneto, Italy
Prosecco HillsNeighborhoodConegliano, Italy

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Lonely PlanetAug 26

The 12 Best Day Trips from Venice

Reach mountain heights or taste another region entirely by venturing no more than 2 hours from Venice on a day trip to these neighboring spots.

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Cappella degli ScrovegniMuseumFrescoed from top to bottom by Giotto from 1303 to 1305.
Basilica di Sant'AntonioPlace of worshipWhere the remains of St Anthony of Padua are kept.
Prato della ValleSightHuge square with statues of local luminaries.
Pizzeria OrsucciRestaurantGoing strong since 1922, serves pizza.
Piazza delle ErbeMarketBusy food market for souvenirs.
Bottega del PaneBakeryA pantry of exceptional local foods.
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Casa di GiuliettaAttractionVerona, ItalyJuliet's home with a balcony.
Giardino GiustiGardenVerona, ItalyImpeccably laid out garden.
Roman ArenaSightVerona, ItalyAmphitheater holding an annual opera festival.
Corso PalladioNeighborhoodVicenza, ItalyPedestrianized street, once the Roman decumanus.
Teatro OlimpicoTheatreVicenza, ItalyDesigned by Palladio, oldest trompe l'oeil stage set.
La RotondaBarVicenza, ItalyA fine example of Palladio's villas.
LaziseSightLago di Garda, ItalyPicture-perfect village on the crystal clear water.
Limonaia La MaloraSightGargnano, ItalyOne of the few remaining lemon groves.
Grotte di CatulloMuseumSirmione, ItalyRemains of a Roman villa.
Il Vittoriale degli ItalianiMuseumGardone Riviera, ItalyFormer home of writer Gabriele D’Annunzio.
San DomenicoSightChioggia, ItalyChurch with a painting by Carpaccio.

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National GeographicSep 28, 2018

Visit the World's Oldest Anatomical Theater

In the heart of the medieval center of Padua in northern Italy, the world’s first permanent anatomical theater preserves the history of modern medicine. While anatomists used temporary theaters to ...

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