This shining multicolored metro station deep under Naples is said to be the most beautiful in Europe.

A 16th-century horror show built in a lovely Italian garden.

The famous sculptor left his mark on this Italian wall in an internationally protected example of street art.

Drink wine handed out through a window as part of an age-old tradition.

This mosaic-lined medieval church was built by the world's first admiral and still holds mass in ancient Greek.

Crossing this suspension bridge feels like walking through the sky, a fitting tribute to the head of the Apollo program.

Secret refuge and museum of the Duke of Florence.

This medieval Italian town is a sheer (and beautiful) cliffside defense.

The location of the last witch trials of Italy, known as "The Salem of Europe."

One of several skulls claiming to belong to the beheaded St. John the Baptist is on display at this Roman church.

Pilgrimage site for star-crossed lovers.

This immaculate and historic water garden culminates in a massive stone dining table with an inset fountain for chilling the wine of the Cardinal's guests.

Natural cathedral designed by Italian artist Giuliano Mauri.

David Sedaris called it "The greatest shop in the world."

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

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

Over 50 exquisite hand-painted Renaissance maps decorate a Medici storage room.

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

The abandoned "Ghost Mansion" was left to decay in the mountains of Northern Italy.

The once forbidden "secret cabinet" of erotic art from excavations of Pompeii and Herculaneum.

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

Five candy-colored villages on the Italian Riviera.

The doodles of a genius line the walls of a secret room under the Medici Chapel, where they were hidden for nearly 500 years.

Renaissance villa and gardens complete with a tormented colossus.