Pompeii, Italy
Pompeii Thermopolium
Before it was buried by volcanic ash, this fast-food restaurant fed the hungry hordes of ancient Rome.
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Pompeii, Italy
Before it was buried by volcanic ash, this fast-food restaurant fed the hungry hordes of ancient Rome.
Ischia di Castro, Italy
A dreamlike medieval church dug into the tuff rock, with unusual carvings and possible traces of the Templar knights.
Otranto, Italy
A 1,000-year-old church holds the bones of the Christian martyrs who died hiding inside it.
Montecatini Terme, Italy
The bright red cars take travelers through breathtaking Tuscan scenery.
Soriano nel Cimino, Italy
A fascinating assortment of cave dwellings, medieval ruins, and sarcophagi are being devoured by the forest.
Ferentillo, Italy
Naturally preserved bodies are eerily staged throughout the crypt in varying poses.
Palermo, Italy
Every inch of this chapel is covered in craftsmanship from across the world.
Province of Salerno, Italy
Amalfi's pre-industrial history is slowly being engulfed by the lush vegetation of the Ferriere Valley.
Naples, Italy
This Neapolitan exhibition hall grants weird and wonderful insight into the intricacies of human biology.
Cassino, Italy
This breathtaking monastery was established by Saint Benedict himself 1,500 years ago.
Verona, Italy
It’s said this crypt was the setting for the tragic finale of the Shakespeare play.
Rome, Italy
Italian horror legend Dario Argento’s own shop hides a sinister museum-dungeon in the basement.
Caprarola, Italy
A lavish 16th-century mansion filled with spectacular staircases, fantastic frescoes, and gorgeous gardens.
Italy
A spiritual sanctuary in a natural cave.
Florence, Italy
Many famous English poets including Elizabeth Barrett Browning are laid to rest at this Swiss-owned cemetery in Florence.
Savoca, Italy
A quiet Sicilian village is home to a cafe that had an important role in "The Godfather."
Rome, Italy
Stone memorial that's said to predict the death of the pope and the site of the Cadaver Synod.
Borgo Valsugana, Italy
An open-air museum in a mountain valley features works designed to blend in with—and disintegrate back into—their natural surroundings.
Rome, Italy
This basilica is dedicated to two saints, one of which is known more for his famous quote.
Castellana Grotte, Italy
The sunlight passing through the opening of this huge cave system creates a magical effect.
Rome, Italy
One of Catholicism's four major basilicas has a series of papal portraits that are said to predict the end of the world.
Naples, Italy
An unusual "skull with ears" sits in the crypt of this small church tucked away at the end of a narrow alley.
Rome, Italy
Remnants of a 4th-century church with vivid medieval frescoes and ancient sarcophagi hide beneath this old basilica.
Borgo a Mozzano, Italy
A stunning bridge that appears as if it's lunging to the shore, and has a legend of a devilish architect.