These gutted monastery ruins still stand proudly in the middle of the Italian countryside.

This sword isn't waiting for a king to pull it out. It was placed there by a saint.

Built as a defensive structure, this medieval walkway road offers a unique view of the village of Brisighella.

This bustling Italian plaza is built on the ruins of an ancient Roman amphitheater.

Fortified medieval tower house with lovely roof garden.

Walk through a fairytale in Tuscany.

These medieval skyscrapers dominate the skyline of this small Tuscan town.

A 14th-century abbey founded by a forest-loving order of monks now sits in the center of a pristine nature preserve.

On rare days, this abandoned castle's gatekeepers open its doors, revealing the eye-popping splendor hidden inside.

Leonardo da Vinci was one of many to find inspiration in this unique, rocky landscape in Tuscany.