A medieval stronghold rising over the ruins of ancient Roman villas along Rome's southern coast.

A mysterious ancient elephant said to possess magic powers is now the symbol of a Sicilian city.

Contrary to what its name suggests, you won't find any bunnies here.

A wood-and-steel sculpture garden featuring an artful interplay of nature and machinery.

An abandoned bell tower in the middle of nowhere is the last testimony of a forgotten medieval village.

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

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

A 2,000-year-old engineering wonder hides beneath an Italian town.

This ancient Roman arch misled treasure hunters for centuries.

A medieval Italian village is fighting depopulation with this vibrant annual street art festival.

This cliff-face port is considered a masterpiece of mining engineering.

This triumphal 16th-century arched gateway leads to the oldest street in Palermo.

The only substantial part of Nazi Germany's formidable defensive line through Northern Italy that survives today, largely intact.

For centuries, this large Roman villa remained hidden thanks to the eruption that buried nearby Pompeii and Herculaneum.

Caligula's colossal pleasure ships, discovered by Mussolini only to be lost in flames.

This ancient trail climbs the mountain where a Latin League cult worshipped Jupiter, its main deity.

Buried next to Pompeii, this lesser-known Roman villa was the opulent vacation home of Emperor Nero's wife.

This cathedral hides a sculpted dog that determines your fate and an unexploded shell from World War II.

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

This one-of-a-kind archeological site is home to strange prehistoric ruins, the original use of which is still a mystery.

One of the highest mountain passes in Europe has been ranked among the best driving roads in the world.

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

One of the highest emergency huts in the world has been waiting almost a century to give imperiled climbers a place to lie down.

The titular "little arch" near this Italian resort is one of the most popular diving spots in the country.