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

Ruins of a 10th century church tucked away deep in a botanical garden.

This immaculate and historic water garden culminates in a massive stone dining table with an inset fountain for chilling the wine of the Cardinal's guests.

A 16th-century horror show built in a lovely Italian garden.

Gigantic mosaic sculptures of the figures on Tarot cards fill this colorful Tuscan garden.

This 16th-century monastery has been turned into a surrealist architecture compound.

A gorgeous medieval library where the books are kept in chains.

An extraordinary collection of 18th century anatomical waxworks.

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

A unique Tuscan hideaway acts as an art mecca as well as a hotel.

This natural gas vent certainly earns its name as the smallest volcano in Italy.

A stunning bridge that appears as if it's lunging to the shore, and has a legend of a devilish architect.

Fortified medieval tower house with lovely roof garden.

Abandoned cemetery of the former Psychiatric Hospital of Volterra.

The taxidermied remains of Charles Dickens' pet raven, which helped inspire one of Edgar Allan Poe's most famous poems.

Art and armour fill every inch of this rich kid's Italian villa.

The famous sculptor left his mark on this Italian wall in an internationally protected example of street art.

This private skyway is filled with art and was expanded explicitly so that Hitler could appreciate a river.

The middle finger of modernity.

A large grotto built in the 16th century amidst Florence's famous Boboli gardens.

The largest tea plantation in Southeast Asia supplies gorgeous vistas alongside tea for the surrounding countries.

This century-old grotesque has a mysterious history and may not actually be a rabbit.

An Italian hillside ghost town.

Part modern art project, part traditional chapel, this see-through church is only substantial from the right angle.