Architecture in Italy

Its interior is adorned with some of the best examples of early Christian mosaics.

Known as the Royal Palace of the Euganean Hills, this often overlooked castle has been home for multiple noble families over the centuries.

A lavish 16th-century mansion filled with spectacular staircases, fantastic frescoes, and gorgeous gardens.

This unusually shaped fortress houses a blend of centuries-old frescoes and modern art.

Psychoanalyst Carl Jung reported a paranormal experience after visiting this mosaic-lined Roman baptistry.

Legend says this mysterious stone head belongs to a woman who was petrified by an alchemist.

This cliff-face port is considered a masterpiece of mining engineering.

Also known as the Square Colosseum, this building is a prime example of fascist-era rationalist architecture.

This beautiful 150-year-old synagogue survived Italy's fascist period and the Second World War.

A quiet Sicilian village is home to a cafe that had an important role in "The Godfather."

A detailed pachyderm supports Rome's smallest Egyptian obelisk.

This building has a giant piercing through one of its corners.

A cone-shaped top and cylindrical body set this 900-year-old structure apart from other Italian bell towers.

This medieval Italian village was transformed into an architectural marvel by the famous "Papessa" Donna Olimpia.

Skulls and skeletons are omnipresent in this church dedicated to souls trapped in purgatory.

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