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A beautifully well-preserved ancient Roman villa.

A fascist-era rural village abandoned since the early 1980s.

The steel cable lets adventurers zoom between two mountain towns at speeds of up to 75 miles per hour.

The intricate geometry inside this Baroque-style dome was designed to create "terror of the human soul."

This medieval hilltop village was abandoned at the end of the 19th century, after existing for more than 500 years.

The city of Palestrina was built around this magnificent terraced sanctuary dedicated to the pagan goddess Fortuna.

This military mausoleum captures the solemn grandeur that most memorials only aspire to.

This cathedral hides a sculpted dog that determines your fate and an unexploded shell from World War II.

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

One of the highest mountain passes in Europe has been ranked among the best driving roads in the world.

A climbing route in the mountains of Italy’s Dolomites, built for soldiers during World War I.

Water and windows define this defensive Italian well.

An Italian vineyard invites religious pilgrims to stop by 24/7 to get their drink on, for free.

The remains of an ancient Roman city are hidden underneath Bologna's beautiful public library.

Fortified medieval tower house with lovely roof garden.

One man's quest to fix his toilet unearthed over 5,000 artifacts spanning more than 2,000 years of history.

Before it was buried by volcanic ash, this fast-food restaurant fed the hungry hordes of ancient Rome.

A surreal botanical garden with an even more surreal tour guide.

The bright red cars take travelers through breathtaking Tuscan scenery.

This breathtaking monastery was established by Saint Benedict himself 1,500 years ago.

Hidden within this iconic mountain are a set of World War II bunkers once used by German forces.

The world's largest bamboo labyrinth is a living demonstration of the plant’s immense potential.

Crumbling ruins of the thermal baths that once attracted royals and aristocrats from throughout Europe.

A fairytale-like medieval church perched atop a rocky cliff on Italy's "Coast of the Gods."