Yugoslavia's biggest underground airport lies in ruins.

This abandoned Slovenian military barracks has become a punky-political art squat.

A miniature train-ride through Slovenia's largest cave system.

A whimsical bridge adorned with decorative dragons.

This one-time health resort was used by aristocrats around the world.

Castle and secret tunnel withstood a siege until its owner was killed by the Holy Roman Empire, while sitting on the toilet.

This breathtaking monastery was established by Saint Benedict himself 1,500 years ago.

A petite white lighthouse perched on the ancient core of Stromboli Volcano.

Fountain where visitors can earn a license to be mad.

Naturally preserved bodies are eerily staged throughout the crypt in varying poses.

People have been living in the cave houses on this Italian hillside since the Neolithic era.

A volcanic old faithful, Stromboli has been erupting continuously for the last 2000 years.

Southern Italy's spinning top village.

Romans built the world's tallest artificial waterfall in 271 BC.

A fairytale island floats in the middle of Italy's little-known Lake Orta.

This Italian foot path winds through the mountains via 52 individual tunnels.

Geothermal waterfalls in Tuscany.

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