A fairytale-like medieval church perched atop a rocky cliff on Italy's "Coast of the Gods."

The mystic whose incorrupt corpse still attracts the faithful.

A star-shaped fortress town fort built in the geometric model of the Renaissance utopian city.

The sinister ruins of one of the worst dam failures of the 20th century lie in this astonishing alpine setting.

Eco-village hidden in the foothills of the Alps that created a massive system of psychedelic underground temples.

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

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

This domed temple was built in a hidden cave mouth as a refuge for sinners seeking absolution.

Thousands of well-dressed mummies below a monastery.

The yawning maw of this pagan visage is said to bite off the hands of liars.

Ham is serious business at the Prosciutto Museum-Serious, delicious business.

An alchemist's "magic door" stands in the middle of a Roman park.

Architectureal fantasy quarter of Rome.

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

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

The highest waterfall in Italy is only "turned on" five times a year.

This large, circular tomb is the final resting place of the first emperor of Rome.

The top of society once luxuriated in this world-class hotel, which continues to impress, even in ruin.

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

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

A gorgeous medieval library where the books are kept in chains.

A factory director designed what was the world's longest suspension footbridge in 1923 so his employees could get to work safely.

Hanging within this medieval church are the bones of a beast allegedly slain by a fourth-century saint.

A stunning bridge that appears as if it's lunging to the shore, and has a legend of a devilish architect.