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

On the shores of Lake Garda, the ruins of a Roman villa that allegedly belonged to the poet Catullus.

The ruins of an abbey believed to have been founded by Charlemagne in the 9th century.

This small hermitage on Mount Scalambra was built near what some believe is the miraculous imprint of Saint Benedict's hand.

Knights Templar are visible inside this stunning Cistercian abbey.

Only three columns survive from this ancient temple in the town of Cori.

The ruins of this Roman temple dominate the small city in southern Lazio.

The hilltop town of Segni was once home to an ancient Roman colony and garrison.

A Roman calendar dating to the first century is tucked away in a small town alley.

Production site for handmade clay bricks.

This mysterious ancient arch is hidden in the forest of Simbruini Mountains Regional Park.

A magnificent waterfall is also home to the remains of a Roman hydraulic engineering system.

This former papal residence was the site of an infamous incident known as the “slap of Anagni.”

Although their purpose is unknown, these ancient Roman supporting arches showcase Hellenistic ingenuity.