This basilica is dedicated to two saints, one of which is known more for his famous quote.

This 6th-century church has the largest and best-preserved collection of Byzantine mosaics outside Constantinople.

This clifftop arch is a natural stunner.

This triumphal 16th-century arched gateway leads to the oldest street in Palermo.

This Arabesque Italian castle was built with a primitive, if ingenious, air-conditioning system.

Sleep amongst an abundance of art from the modern era.

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

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

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

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

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

One of the highest mountain passes in Europe has been ranked among the best driving roads in the world.

This serene, turquoise lake in an extraordinary nature reserve showcases a rare natural phenomenon.

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

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

This church carved into the rocks is full of enchanting stone statues.

Cave shrine on Monte Pellegrino.

Haunting graffiti left by prisoners of the Spanish Inquisition.

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

Every inch of this chapel is covered in craftsmanship from across the world.

Explore the quarry where the marble was sourced for Michaelangelo's David.

A unique form of erosion created an uncanny landscape of boulders perched atop slender columns of clay.

A fascinating assortment of cave dwellings, medieval ruins, and sarcophagi are being devoured by the forest.

This military mausoleum captures the solemn grandeur that most memorials only aspire to.