Abandoned village in Sicily built during the agricultural reforms of Mussolini.

An incredible mosaic-lined monument said to have held the remains of an ancient Roman empress.

These pools have been abandoned for over 20 years.

In the 1940s, Italian architect Mario Cavallè built a dozen of these round homes in northern Milan.

Also known as the Temple of Poseidon, this is one of the best-preserved Greek temples in the world.

Hidden in a high mountain cave, this hermitage dates back to the ninth century.

A deep mark on the remains of a Roman temple, believed to be left by a legendary warrior.

A petite white lighthouse perched on the ancient core of Stromboli Volcano.

This former fascist summer camp was abandoned for decades.

This medieval city gate is now a blend of the past and the modern world.

A rare example of a medieval house in Rome adorned with a melancholic inscription.

The “Sistine Chapel” of the Middle Ages merges 11th-century science and religion in wondrous hues.

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

What looks like a link in Gondor's early warning system is actually a centuries-old Italian fortress.

A semi-abandoned village destroyed by U.S. bombings during World War II dominates the valley of Turano.

Fountain where visitors can earn a license to be mad.

One of Rome's most picturesque and original bridges was also a popular choice for Grand Tour artists.

This monumental fountain has moved around the city multiple times.

Ancient cave tombs known as the "houses of fairies."

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

A secret hatch containing two parchments was discovered in this statue over 40 years after its installation.

A rather vulgar example of the transition from Latin to the Italian vernacular.

Legend has it that this bronze orb, which sat atop an ancient Egyptian obelisk, once held the ashes of Julius Caesar.

This scenic fortress dates back at least 2,400 years to the time of Magna Graecia.