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This small, ancient Roman temple was once a church dedicated to the patron saint of penitents.

Meet the oldest inhabitants of this Italian hamlet, a series of oddly preserved mummies.

Magnificent frescoes decorate the interior of this Romanesque church, which also showcases an unusual phenomenon during winter solstice.

Known for centuries as the famous Roman emperor's burial place, this monument is actually something else.

This clifftop arch is a natural stunner.

Also known as the Temple of Poseidon, this is one of the best-preserved Greek temples in the world.

This Roman amphitheatre was also the location of the first gladiator school.

A forgotten "city of water" underneath the famous Trevi district.

This medieval castle was home to a known tyrant and features several hidden passages.

The ruins of the largest gladiatorial school in Rome are largely hidden under modern streets.

The pristine waters crossing this forest form a hidden waterfall among the dense vegetation.

A narrow opening between the mountains of the Amalfi Coast creates a scenic hidden beach.

An archaeological treasure trove towers over the valley of Chiavenna.

Just across from the "Last Supper" painting is the famous painter's vineyard, a gift received for creating the masterpiece.

Italy's third-largest Roman arena gives a peek into the underground operations beneath the ancient spectacles.

A massive mausoleum towers over the gravestones in a 19th-century Italian "model village."

For centuries, this large Roman villa remained hidden thanks to the eruption that buried nearby Pompeii and Herculaneum.

This triumphal 16th-century arched gateway leads to the oldest street in Palermo.

A magnificent waterfall is also home to the remains of a Roman hydraulic engineering system.

This 21st century cabinet of curiosities includes dinosaur bones, moon rocks, film memorabilia, and more.

A secret hatch containing two parchments was discovered in this statue over 40 years after its installation.

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

It’s said this crypt was the setting for the tragic finale of the Shakespeare play.

The only visible reminders of an elaborate engineering project that kept the tower from reaching the tipping point.