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

Its interior is adorned with some of the best examples of early Christian mosaics.

The first botanical garden, a feather in the cap of the Grand Duke of Tuscany.

Largest necropolis in the Mediterranean.

This picturesque Umbrian city has a subterranean side that has long remained hidden.

An Italian geologic wonder that served as the inspiration for the landscape of Dante's hell.

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

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

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

This ancient walled garden turns fog into food.

A fascist-era rural village abandoned since the early 1980s.

A stunning medieval castle houses this eclectic, interactive tribute to all things wine.

This clifftop arch is a natural stunner.

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

What looks like a link in Gondor's early warning system is actually a centuries-old Italian fortress.

This one-of-a-kind Roman arch is not actually dedicated to the god Janus.

A climbing route in the mountains of Italy’s Dolomites, built for soldiers during World War I.

Legend has it this fountain built to symbolize the Pope’s power hides a strange secret concerning Neptune's manliness.

This amazingly preserved Doric temple was abandoned before it was ever completed.

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.

The Emperor Tiberius' palace of debauchery.

The bright red cars take travelers through breathtaking Tuscan scenery.

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