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Palazzo della Civiltà Italiana

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

Added by michwillshea

Il Bosco della Ragnaia

Stumbling upon this whimsical wooded garden is like stepping into an enchanted forest full of philosophical musings.

The Grotto Church of Saint Michael

A spiritual sanctuary in a natural cave.

Added by mfilipazzi

St. Mark's Lost Third Column

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

Michael Inscoe

Added by Michael Inscoe

Dante's Tomb

Italian poet Dante Alighieri is entombed in this small mausoleum in Ravenna, and his hometown of Florence has never been too happy about it.

Added by lastpearl

Fondazione Prada

A space dedicated to contemporary art and culture, co-chaired by fashion icon Miuccia Prada.

karolinadeling

Added by karolinadeling

Anatomical Theatre of the Archiginnasio

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

Allison

Added by Allison

Castel del Monte

Geometry and mystery come together in an epic show of octagonal masonry.

Luke Cata

Added by Luke Cata

Vincent City

An eccentric artist's abode in this small Italian town has been transformed into a surreal temple of mosaic madness.

EricGrundhauser

Added by EricGrundhauser

Shoah Memorial of Milan

The train platform where Jews were sent to concentration camps is now preserved as a Holocaust memorial.

Added by mbeimer

Borromini's Perspective Gallery of Palazzo Spada

This gallery commissioned by Cardinal Spada is known for its magnificent optical illusion.

LatiumMirabile

Added by LatiumMirabile

Il Castello Incantato

A madman's personal garden filled with 1,000 sculpted heads.

serflac

Added by serflac

Bologna's Istituto di Anatomia Umana Normale

An amazing collection of wax anatomical models and terratological models.

Dylan

Borgo a Mozzano, Italy

Ponte della Maddalena

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

Allison

Added by Allison

Tarpeian Rock

In the early Roman Empire, people deemed traitors and criminals were tossed to their deaths from this rock.

StepYoshi

Added by StepYoshi

Towers of Bologna

Over 100 towers were built in Bologna during the Middle Ages, but only 22 survive.

StepYoshi

Added by StepYoshi

Santa Maria dell’Isola Monastery

A fairytale-like medieval church perched atop a rocky cliff on Italy's "Coast of the Gods."

rachellyon

Added by rachellyon

The Water Clock

This hydrochronometer was invented by a Dominican monk and is a prime feature in this garden.

katielou106

Added by katielou106

Terrace of Infinity at Villa Cimbrone

Beautiful views and Roman-style statues on the Italian coast.

saranoonan

Added by saranoonan

Pozzuoli, Italy

Phlegraean Fields

A sulfuric hellscape in southern Italy.

Annetta Black

Added by Annetta Black

Padua Astronomical Clock

One of the world's oldest working clocks is curiously missing the Zodiac sign of Libra.

StepYoshi

Added by StepYoshi

Saint Catherine of Bologna

The mummified relic of St. Catherine sits forever on a golden throne.

michelle

Added by michelle

The Martyr Murals at Santo Stefano Rotondo

Charles Dickens was not a fan of the ghastly wall dressings in this 6th century church.

CadaverFormosus

Added by CadaverFormosus

Langhirano, Italy

Museum of Prosciutto di Parma

Ham is serious business at the Prosciutto Museum-Serious, delicious business.

Rachel

Added by Rachel