This constantly evolving art space saved an Italian town from its own crippling reputation.

The Bourbon royal family had this unique octagonal hunting "cottage" built on a tiny islet in Lake Fusaro.

Remnants of cone-shaped fascist bomb shelters in Milan.

This 18th-century dissection theater's frescoes display a gorgeous tension between the terrestrial and esoteric.

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

This Roman statue is missing a limb from when the Venetians stole it from Constantinople during the Crusades.

When this funny little building went up in the 19th century, most people thought it would simply fall over.

An abandoned quarry hides an open-air gallery of huge sculptures, some made from the rubble of 9/11.

A beautiful discovery site of prehistoric burials.

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

Things seem to roll, flow and run uphill on this short patch of road near Ariccia, Italy.

One Italian taxi driver covered his entire house in small seashells creating a weird bit of architecture that is preserved to this day.

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

This ancient altar emerges from the thick forests to reveal the mysteries of Etruscan sacrificial rituals.

An unusual house built using an iso-elastic membrane.

Abandoned cemetery of the former Psychiatric Hospital of Volterra.

This Italian stadium makes liberal use of fascist statuary to evoke classical sporting arenas.

The now-abandoned Fascist summer colony served a dark purpose during World War II.

This ultra-modern burial building would have stacked the dead like a giant filing cabinet.

A medieval fresco which reminds visitors that death will come for us all.

A space dedicated to contemporary art and culture, co-chaired by fashion icon Miuccia Prada.

Centuries ago, red and white wine poured from the statue's breasts whenever a new Venetian ruler was elected.

A rambling museum which honors the beauty in everyday objects.

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