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

The abandoned ruins of a failed resort hide on this verdant, picture-perfect island.

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

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

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

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

One of Catholicism's four major basilicas has a series of papal portraits that are said to predict the end of the world.

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

An Italian vineyard invites religious pilgrims to stop by 24/7 to get their drink on, for free.

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

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

The top of society once luxuriated in this world-class hotel, which continues to impress, even in ruin.

A slightly creepy gallery of plaster cast models in the same museum as Michelangelo's David.

A star-shaped fortress town fort built in the geometric model of the Renaissance utopian city.

The mummified relic of St. Catherine sits forever on a golden throne.

A medieval weapon rumored to have been used by the brilliant poet himself.

The world's oldest surviving anatomical theater, where "the dead are pleased to help the living."

This magical-looking island is notorious for the misfortunes suffered by its owners.

A huge enchanting public park just outside the ancient walls of Rome.

A sulfuric hellscape in southern Italy.

The secret medieval communication system will whisk your words above the noise of the crowd.

This shining multicolored metro station deep under Naples is said to be the most beautiful in Europe.

The spot where the fascist dictator made some of his most famous speeches including declaring war on Britain and France.

A lover's walk between hilltop towns, decorated with graffiti love notes.