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

This natural monument has an origin story steeped in legend.

A mountain cave is the site of archaeological findings and Paleolithic rock art.

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

Its look is severe, but its location, isolated on a hill in the middle of the countryside, is particularly scenic.

The ruins of a 12th-century Cistercian monastery can be found alongside World War II tank traps and pillboxes.

An abandoned monastery sits on a far-off island in the Adriatic Sea.

A prison tower–like edifice honoring a beloved local benefactor.

A famed artist's inspiring work of peace and tolerance.

This clifftop arch is a natural stunner.

These cliff-dwellings might be Mexico's least visited archaeological site.

This massive basalt sea stack stands obtrusively from the rocky coastline.

Oaxaca's recently restored "forgotten Dominican convent."

Also known as the Temple of Poseidon, this is one of the best-preserved Greek temples in the world.

Featuring the last fully walkable parapet walkway in Europe.

One of the tallest bell towers in Italy plays a particular melody at just two times each day.

These ancient monoliths make up one of the largest archaeological sites in Palau.

A place to see how French aristocrats lived in the early 1900s.

The origins of a large, medieval castle are shrouded in mystery, but now it's a delightful garden.

The largest archaeological site from the Yayoi period.

A ruined castle stands atop a hill surrounded by dragon lore.

A Roman temple perched over an Italian town, forgotten several times over.

The only museum in the world dedicated to the history of sprint car racing, next to one of the country's most historic dirt tracks.

Hidden in a high mountain cave, this hermitage dates back to the ninth century.