Because sometimes you need to make a batch of frites even when the stores are all closed.

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

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

This ritzy Italian market is built around a statue of an unforgiven heretic who was burned for his belief in an endless universe.

Hidden in an Italian forest is a completely homemade amusement park that has taken a lifetime to create.

The last moments of the ill-fated Pompeiians, frozen forever in plaster.

Go inside to really appreciate this 500-year-old technological masterpiece.

A Milanese café entirely designed by the American director Wes Anderson.

This enchanting 600-year-old tree is so magical it inspired the beloved tale of Pinocchio.

The largest and most famous wax anatomical collection anywhere in the world.

This giant middle finger statue sends an unambiguous message to Italy's bankers.

A fairy tale castle in modern Rome.

Sitting on an Italian hilltop is this surreal fortress built by the mad inventor of electrohomeopathy.

Geothermal waterfalls in Tuscany.

According to the local folklore, the myriad colors of this lake are the result of a lovelorn wizard's blunder.

Stalactites and stalagmites in a beautifully lit cave.

Thousands of well-dressed mummies below a monastery.

Pompeii's less famous neighbor is still revealing her secrets.

Architectural monsters are devouring this palace's every door and window.

An ossuary built in 1210 to collect bones from the Ospedale Maggiore of Milan.

The skull of the patron saint of lovers lies in the Basilica di Santa Maria in Cosmedin—maybe.

A large grotto built in the 16th century amidst Florence's famous Boboli gardens.

Renaissance villa and gardens complete with a tormented colossus.

2300-year-old Roman road connecting the empire.