Geology in Italy

This weird, elephant-shaped rock also hosts two ancient tombs.

This lake was sacred to the Sabine people who constructed a temple here on a floating island.

This clifftop arch is a natural stunner.

This massive rock balanced for thousands of years being tossed here during a volcanic eruption.

Was this cave created by Hercules's wrath, the devil, or volcanic activity?

The old church, buried by the 1784 Mount Vesuvius eruption, is a remarkably well-preserved place where people now pray for the souls of the dead.

Ride a boat through this magnificent underground world, which now doubles as a theater.

This serene, turquoise lake in an extraordinary nature reserve showcases a rare natural phenomenon.

Nestled in the hills of Tuscany are gorgeous, multicolored hot springs.

This amazingly well-preserved villa just outside Pompeii boasts rare examples of ancient Roman paintings.

The sunlight passing through the opening of this huge cave system creates a magical effect.

This tiny islet has somehow housed an ancient temple, two monasteries, a church, a fortress, and a restaurant.

Buried next to Pompeii, this lesser-known Roman villa was the opulent vacation home of Emperor Nero's wife.

A lonesome Moai stands in a small Italian town some 9,000 miles away from its Easter Island brethren.

A fascinating assortment of cave dwellings, medieval ruins, and sarcophagi are being devoured by the forest.

Inscriptions found in the Majella mountains reveal stories of resistance and rebellion after the unification of Italy.