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The Grotto Church of Saint Michael
A spiritual sanctuary in a natural cave.
Ravenna, Italy
Mausoleum of Theoderic
The roof of this ancient mausoleum is made from a single Istrian stone weighing a massive 230 tons.
Erice, Italy
Phoenician Walls of Erice
Tourists to the mountaintop Sicilian town often overlook its ancient fortifications.
Pozzuoli, Italy
Flavian Amphitheater of Pozzuoli
Italy's third-largest Roman arena gives a peek into the underground operations beneath the ancient spectacles.
Naples, Italy
Naples Underground
A labyrinth of ancient tunnels hidden below the city holds the ruins of 2,500 years of history.
Sperlonga, Italy
Villa of Tiberius
The Roman Emperor's lost summer home and grotto full of enormous sculptures sit along the Italian seashore.
Santa Maria Capua Vetere, Italy
Mithraeum at Santa Maria Capua Vetere
The underground sanctuary of a mysterious ancient Roman religious cult contains an exquisite traditional fresco.
Lucca, Italy
Piazza dell'Anfiteatro
This bustling Italian plaza is built on the ruins of an ancient Roman amphitheater.
Lecce, Italy
Museo Faggiano
One man's quest to fix his toilet unearthed over 5,000 artifacts spanning more than 2,000 years of history.
Matera, Italy
Sassi di Matera
People have been living in the cave houses on this Italian hillside since the Neolithic era.
Rome, Italy
Cloaca Maxima
The "Great Sewer" of ancient Rome is one of the oldest sewer systems in the world, and is still in use.
Grimaldi, Italy
Cavillon Cave at Grimaldi
A beautiful discovery site of prehistoric burials.
Ortona, Italy
Relics of the Apostle St. Thomas
The relics of one of Jesus' 12 apostles are enshrined in this Italian Basilica.
Rome, Italy
Torre Argentina (Roman Cat Sanctuary)
Hundreds of lucky felines haunt the ruins where Caesar was murdered.
Minori, Italy
Villa Romana e Antiquarium
A beautifully well-preserved ancient Roman villa.
Piacenza, Italy
Liver of Piacenza
The entire known universe of the ancient Etruscans is held inside this bronze model of a sheep’s liver.
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