A giant owl named Rocco oversees mythical woodland creatures along these charming mountain trails.

The 1940s structure houses what was once Europe's largest telescope.

A medieval stronghold rising over the ruins of ancient Roman villas along Rome's southern coast.

This mysterious Sardinian festival sees a horde of blank-faced equestrians compete for tin stars.

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

This archaeological site built into a tuff outcrop is filled with rock dwellings, the ruins of a medieval castle, and a necropolis.

This 2,000-year-old Doric bridge is still open to pedestrian traffic to this day.

This museum located in Fondi is also said to be the most haunted building in town.

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

A monument to the migrants who cross the dangerous waters between North Africa and a tiny Italian island.

One of the oldest and most significant collections of Ancient Egyptian archeology outside of Egypt.

Once home to one of the oldest banks in the world, this building is also where Marco Polo's famous travelogue was written.

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

One of Rome's most picturesque and original bridges was also a popular choice for Grand Tour artists.

According to local folklore, this Roman sepulcher was once a throne for the Devil.

These hut foundations are believed to be the residence of Romulus, founder of Rome.