Italy's curious field of mud volcanoes is named for being both gross AND salty.

Ride a boat through this magnificent underground world, which now doubles as a theater.

Take a giant yellow bird cage to the top of Elba's highest mountain.

A beautiful discovery site of prehistoric burials.

This amazingly preserved Doric temple was abandoned before it was ever completed.

Many famous English poets including Elizabeth Barrett Browning are laid to rest at this Swiss-owned cemetery in Florence.

A sudden, striking cluster of hills south of Padua has been attracting visitors for centuries.

Does this strange mural depict witches battling beneath a penis tree?

Nestled in the hills of Tuscany are gorgeous, multicolored hot springs.

The world's first underwater farm is home to more than 700 plants.

A magnificent Neogothic tomb hides within this Italian fairytale-like forest.

An eccentric home in Sicily turns heads on a regular basis.

A lavish 16th-century mansion filled with spectacular staircases, fantastic frescoes, and gorgeous gardens.

Windblown rock formations in an ancient Roman quarry.

A detailed pachyderm supports Rome's smallest Egyptian obelisk.

A climbing route in the mountains of Italy’s Dolomites, built for soldiers during World War I.

A dreamlike medieval church dug into the tuff rock, with unusual carvings and possible traces of the Templar knights.

This park on the outskirts of Rome boasts two ancient Roman aqueducts and a medieval tower.

The abandoned ruins of a failed resort hide on this verdant, picture-perfect island.

Mysterious tombstones thought to be remnants of Atlantis.

Gorgeous views of Italian mountains and valleys form the backdrop of this unique open-air theater.

Every day is like Christmas on this street where the traditional Neapolitan nativity scene comes to life.

The world's largest bamboo labyrinth is a living demonstration of the plant’s immense potential.

A beautifully well-preserved ancient Roman villa.