A treasure trove of Renaissance-era funerary art in a Roman church built on top of Nero's grave.

An Italian ghost town that fought obscurity, until a mysterious illness brought it to its knees.

This Tuscan lake hides a 13th century town that is still visible when the water recedes.

The Sighignola summit on the Swiss border offers views so breathtaking it's been named one of the most beautiful places in Italy.

The graveyard is filled with beautiful funerary art and boasts breathtaking views of Florence.

This ancient market is often referred to as the oldest shopping mall in the world.

An underground paleo-Christian burial site composed of the remains of several cemeteries and Basilicas.

Natural cathedral designed by Italian artist Giuliano Mauri.

Eco-village hidden in the foothills of the Alps that created a massive system of psychedelic underground temples.

A fairytale island floats in the middle of Italy's little-known Lake Orta.

This ancient Roman prison is decorated with an upside-down cross not as blasphemy but as saintly tribute.

Secret refuge and museum of the Duke of Florence.

More sculpture than building, this architecturally significant temple was built on the spot of Saint Peter's crucifixion.

A magnificent waterfall is also home to the remains of a Roman hydraulic engineering system.

Abandoned medieval hill town.

The spot where the fascist dictator made some of his most famous speeches including declaring war on Britain and France.

This magical-looking island is notorious for the misfortunes suffered by its owners.

The location of the last witch trials of Italy, known as "The Salem of Europe."

Ruins of a 10th century church tucked away deep in a botanical garden.

This Roman arch marks the location of an ancient gate at one of the Seven Hills of Rome.

This domed temple was built in a hidden cave mouth as a refuge for sinners seeking absolution.

An abandoned Roman salami factory has found new life as an art space home to 200 squatters.

This large, circular tomb is the final resting place of the first emperor of Rome.

Dug as a secret royal escape route, the tunnel became a wartime bomb shelter and dumping ground for vintage cars.