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

Amalfi's pre-industrial history is slowly being engulfed by the lush vegetation of the Ferriere Valley.

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

The steel cable lets adventurers zoom between two mountain towns at speeds of up to 75 miles per hour.

A space dedicated to contemporary art and culture, co-chaired by fashion icon Miuccia Prada.

The city of Palestrina was built around this magnificent terraced sanctuary dedicated to the pagan goddess Fortuna.

The forbidden island of the Tuscan Archipelago may still contain buried treasure.

A collection of grotesques lines the walls of this Italian villa.

On the coast of Sardinia, a once-great mining village is finding new life as a coastal resort town.

This subterranean shrine beneath a bike rental store celebrates the iconic Italian scooter.

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

This park on the outskirts of Rome boasts two ancient Roman aqueducts and a medieval tower.

Cave shrine on Monte Pellegrino.

The world's largest bamboo labyrinth is a living demonstration of the plant’s immense potential.

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

Originally a leper colony, the island is now an Armenian monastery that's home to an incredible manuscript library and eclectic museum.

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

Where Venice's gondolas go for a tune-up.

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

Behind medieval walls in a corner of bustling Palermo is a breathtaking former mosque once inhabited by a wolf-taming hermit.

In the world's oldest university is a stunning 17th century anatomical theater carved from spruce.

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

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

One of the most well-preserved castles in Italy also contains a rare medieval example of a port fortification.