This lake was sacred to the Sabine people who constructed a temple here on a floating island.

The oldest-known example of a historic architectural style recognized by UNESCO.

Its look is severe, but its location, isolated on a hill in the middle of the countryside, is particularly scenic.

In this museum, visitors are invited to touch the art.

An enormous sinkhole that local lore attributes to the anger of the Virgin Mary.

This uncanny fresco celebrating the "triumph of death" was split into four pieces to be moved to another museum.

A fairy-tale-like forest that was sacred to Jupiter and Saint Anthony.

A museum entirely dedicated to Bergamo’s tradition of puppetry.

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

This long-abandoned village sits across a narrow gorge from a still-inhabited settlement that was once its twin.

This mysterious ancient arch is hidden in the forest of Simbruini Mountains Regional Park.

Five painted skeletons are hiding behind a church in this tiny village in the Italian Alps.

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

This beautiful 150-year-old synagogue survived Italy's fascist period and the Second World War.

Magnificent frescoes decorate the interior of this Romanesque church, which also showcases an unusual phenomenon during winter solstice.

These caves are home to a small church and were used to age cheese.

According to a local legend, this bridge was constructed by an astrologer with the help of the devil.

This garden among the Florentine hills is complete with a meditation path and works of poetry.

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

What appears to be an ancient Roman temple is actually a Catholic church.

A two-hour hike in the Orfento Valley leads to the remote ruins.

This museum located in Fondi is also said to be the most haunted building in town.

This statue is the only female representation of Rome's "talking statues."

This medieval castle was home to a known tyrant and features several hidden passages.