Architecture in Italy

Striking fusion of Islamic and postmodern architecture, said to be the largest mosque in Western Europe.

Hidden masterpieces in a small church in the medieval city of Bergamo.

A unique urban square characterized by raw concrete structures and bold geometric forms.

The oldest civic library in Italy can trace its foundation back to 1619.

A design by master architect Alvar Aalto in a small village in the Apennines near Bologna.

A small but very fascinating fountain in the center of Rome with four books and a deer carved.

A bridge to rival those in nearby Venice but without the crowds.

Depending on how it is measured, this lighthouse can claim to be the tallest in Europe and the tallest conventional lighthouse in the world.

This Gothic revival structure has been a family home, a military base, a gymnastics center, and is now owned by one of the largest auction houses in Italy.

A unique combination of a lighthouse and a poignant memorial to the fallen of the two world wars.

This sinister Baroque entryway could lead you to a terrible fate.

Legend has it that the devil itself built this portal on a dare.

This 10th-century seaside abbey holds spectacular views and a window into the past.

Can you see the face staring out at you from the buttress of this bridge?

It's believed that the dead were once taken out of houses through these now walled-up doors.

This Volcano-like rest area was designed by architect Giulio Ceppi built according to energy efficiency and ecological footprint standards.