A small thermal park among the mountains of Southern Italy features a surprising piece of modern art.

This crystal clear water basin feeds the Lao river and powers a hydroelectric power plant.

A mountain cave is the site of archaeological findings and Paleolithic rock art.

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

A dead saint, a deadly poison, and a mysterious holy ooze.

Southern Italy's spinning top village.

The sunlight passing through the opening of this huge cave system creates a magical effect.

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

Dramatic sea stacks adorn the coast of this small village on the Adriatic coast.

Wander through the Corridor of Wonders in these stunning limestone caverns.

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

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

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

The ruins of this medieval castle now stand as a monument against all wars.

This church carved into the rocks is full of enchanting stone statues.

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

A small Byzantine church lost in the middle of the mountains of southern Italy.

The forbidden island of the Tuscan Archipelago may still contain buried treasure.

Take a giant yellow bird cage to the top of Elba's highest mountain.

Windblown rock formations in an ancient Roman quarry.

Crushed coral and crystals give the sand its signature coloration.

At an estimated 3,800 years old, this olive tree is one of the oldest on earth.

This weird, elephant-shaped rock also hosts two ancient tombs.

Stalactites and stalagmites in a beautifully lit cave.