In Lago Superiore, the largest expanse of lotus flowers outside of Asia is hard to miss.

A museum entirely dedicated to Bergamo’s tradition of puppetry.

The pile of books behind the dignified writer gave the statue a most undignified nickname.

This medieval mountain town is also known as the "Village of Streams."

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

The wreckage of a tragic plane crash is on display at this museum devoted to a famous Italian conspiracy.

Famous landmarks and structures from across Italy fill this miniature park.

A cherry tree growing atop a mulberry tree.

A 12th-century Italian skirmish gets reenacted with 500,000 pounds of flying citrus.

This peculiar Italian elevator runs both horizontally and vertically.

This cliff-face port is considered a masterpiece of mining engineering.

This 21st century cabinet of curiosities includes dinosaur bones, moon rocks, film memorabilia, and more.

In the past, Renaissance sex workers were encouraged to entice customers on this bridge.

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

A whale rib was used to advertise the store by the arch that offered exotic goods from far away.

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

More than 450 years ago, an Italian nun became the first woman to paint the iconic subject.

In the early Roman Empire, people deemed traitors and criminals were tossed to their deaths from this rock.

This precariously perched fortress was once ruled by a crow-worshipping baron.

Just across from the "Last Supper" painting is the famous painter's vineyard, a gift received for creating the masterpiece.

Geothermal waterfalls in Tuscany.

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

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

Natural cathedral designed by Italian artist Giuliano Mauri.