A volcanic old faithful, Stromboli has been erupting continuously for the last 2000 years.

This park on the outskirts of Rome boasts two ancient Roman aqueducts and a medieval tower.

In a city that boasts four separate inclined cable railways, this is one of the busiest funicular lines in the world.

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.

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

The abandoned ruins of a failed resort hide on this verdant, picture-perfect island.

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

The only remaining arch of the oldest stone bridge in Rome stands in the middle of the Tiber.

This ancient altar emerges from the thick forests to reveal the mysteries of Etruscan sacrificial rituals.

Vast network of air raid tunnels beneath Lombardy's capital.

This amazingly well-preserved villa just outside Pompeii boasts rare examples of ancient Roman paintings.

A narrow opening between the mountains of the Amalfi Coast creates a scenic hidden beach.

A factory director designed what was the world's longest suspension footbridge in 1923 so his employees could get to work safely.

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

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

Ride a boat through this magnificent underground world, which now doubles as a theater.

This small, ancient Roman temple was once a church dedicated to the patron saint of penitents.

Originally a leper colony, the island is now an Armenian monastery that's home to an incredible manuscript library and eclectic museum.

This precariously perched fortress was once ruled by a crow-worshipping baron.

A star-shaped fortress town fort built in the geometric model of the Renaissance utopian city.

These gutted monastery ruins still stand proudly in the middle of the Italian countryside.

A massive natural rock arch gives the Tuscan mountain its own window to the sky.

"Stairs of the Turks", a chalky white cliff eroded conveniently into stairs, allowing for easy pillaging.