The hallucinogenic center of the ancient world.

This remarkable cave was discovered after a shepherd watched bees enter and exit through a small fissure.

A cave network located at the southernmost tip of mainland Greece was once believed to be an entrance to Hades.

Get hands on with the technological marvels of the Classical world.

Ruins of a 13th-century fortress perched above a breathtaking Mediterranean bay.

Overlooking the harbor is a beautiful neglected mansion guarded by two Egyptian sphinxes.

The nuns here cultivate silk to weave some of the finest scarves in the world.

This legendary city has been a tourist attraction for centuries.

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 single column facing the sea is all that's left of one of the most important temples of Magna Graecia.

Geometry and mystery come together in an epic show of octagonal masonry.

The Roman Emperor's lost summer home and grotto full of enormous sculptures sit along the Italian seashore.

This serene, turquoise lake in an extraordinary nature reserve showcases a rare natural phenomenon.

This beautiful park on the outskirts of Rome protects the ruins of two colossal ancient aqueducts.

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

The remains of a town so thoroughly destroyed by French forces that the citizens simply left.

This medieval Italian village was transformed into an architectural marvel by the famous "Papessa" Donna Olimpia.

A stunning fountain depicting a mythological she-goat carved directly into the rocks on the grounds of a Renaissance palace.

A lonesome Moai stands in a small Italian town some 9,000 miles away from its Easter Island brethren.

Unusual books about food and drink abound in this 19th-century New York townhouse.

Devilish masks, handicrafts, and pieces of old buildings create a snapshot of life in a historic Alpine region.

These blingy, baubled skeletons lie in glass boxes inside a baroque Bavarian church.

Held in an old church, this clockwork museum maintains a special focus on titanic tower timepieces.