Rome, Italy
Sedia del Diavolo
According to local folklore, this Roman sepulcher was once a throne for the Devil.
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Rome, Italy
According to local folklore, this Roman sepulcher was once a throne for the Devil.
Villaggio Monte Busca, Italy
This natural gas vent certainly earns its name as the smallest volcano in Italy.
Treviso, Italy
Centuries ago, red and white wine poured from the statue's breasts whenever a new Venetian ruler was elected.
Milan, Italy
This small Milan street is filled with colorful homes and a rich history.
Naples, Italy
This 17th-century passageway is home to numerous bookshops, a witch legend, and the oldest pizzeria in the world.
Florence, Italy
Some say this medieval church is where the poet Dante married his wife and also met the love of his life.
Naples, Italy
The relics of dozens of martyrs are stored in a single chapel.
Lusiana, Italy
Artist Diego Morlin's war between the natural and human worlds is a wanderer's delight.
Arezzo, Italy
This 21st century cabinet of curiosities includes dinosaur bones, moon rocks, film memorabilia, and more.
Padua, Italy
Built to repay the sins of the father, this church is home to one of the most valuable works of Western art.
Bologna, Italy
Once known for its horse-powered knife sharpening, this 200-year-old shop offers an array of blades and hard-to-find culinary tools.
Castelnovo ne' Monti, Italy
An Italian geologic wonder that served as the inspiration for the landscape of Dante's hell.
Milan, Italy
A larger-than-life house of cards stands outside the house of a former fashion designer.
Bologna, Italy
The remains of an ancient Roman city are hidden underneath Bologna's beautiful public library.
Bologna, Italy
Legend has it this fountain built to symbolize the Pope’s power hides a strange secret concerning Neptune's manliness.
Carrara, Italy
Explore the quarry where the marble was sourced for Michaelangelo's David.
Rome, Italy
Known for centuries as the famous Roman emperor's burial place, this monument is actually something else.
Pizzo, Italy
This church carved into the rocks is full of enchanting stone statues.
Lucca, Italy
Fortified medieval tower house with lovely roof garden.
Rome, Italy
An 18th century fountain and two columns are all that remains of Rome's forgotten river harbor.
Acquapendente, Italy
A magnificent Neogothic tomb hides within this Italian fairytale-like forest.
Matera, Italy
A cave in southern Italy adorned with thousand-year-old Biblical frescoes existed in obscurity until fairly recently.
Palermo, Italy
Cave shrine on Monte Pellegrino.
Cesena, Italy
A gorgeous medieval library where the books are kept in chains.