This 6th-century church has the largest and best-preserved collection of Byzantine mosaics outside Constantinople.

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

Remnants of cone-shaped fascist bomb shelters in Milan.

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

A medieval fresco which reminds visitors that death will come for us all.

A colossal aqueduct from the second century B.C., deeply hidden in a gorge on the outskirts of Rome.

The only Malaysian food truck in Italy slings tangy chicken satay that even Italians love.

A series of caves, tunnels, and wells filled with fascinating figures and symbols.

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

Sleep amongst an abundance of art from the modern era.

This former fascist summer camp was abandoned for decades.

This network of roads is one of the most unique Etruscan creations ever discovered.

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

This Arabesque Italian castle was built with a primitive, if ingenious, air-conditioning system.

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

On the shores of Lake Garda, the ruins of a Roman villa that allegedly belonged to the poet Catullus.

Featuring the last fully walkable parapet walkway in Europe.

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

This tiny islet has somehow housed an ancient temple, two monasteries, a church, a fortress, and a restaurant.

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

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

This skeletal, unfinished Gothic church once housed a miraculous masterpiece by Raphael.

This monumental fountain has moved around the city multiple times.

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