The oldest volcanology research center in the world.

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

Claude Monet immortalized this medieval bridge in two of his paintings.

A massive bridge forms part of an aqueduct that was deemed an architectural wonder of its time.

A single column facing the sea is all that's left of one of the most important temples of Magna Graecia.

The only Malaysian food truck in Italy slings tangy chicken satay that even Italians love.

This medieval mountain town is also known as the "Village of Streams."

The oldest scientifically dated tree in Europe lives on a remote cliff.

A lonesome Moai stands in a small Italian town some 9,000 miles away from its Easter Island brethren.

The only remaining arch of the oldest stone bridge in Rome stands in the middle of the Tiber.

Rome's first modern graffito is all that is left of a peaceful protest from the 1970s.

Hidden in a high mountain cave, this hermitage dates back to the ninth century.

The pristine waters crossing this forest form a hidden waterfall among the dense vegetation.

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

A narrow opening between the mountains of the Amalfi Coast creates a scenic hidden beach.

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

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

The bright red cars take travelers through breathtaking Tuscan scenery.

A whale rib was used to advertise the store by the arch that offered exotic goods from far away.

A magnificent waterfall is also home to the remains of a Roman hydraulic engineering system.

This medieval hilltop village was abandoned at the end of the 19th century, after existing for more than 500 years.

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

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

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