Vagli Sopra, Italy
Lago di Vagli
This Tuscan lake hides a 13th century town that is still visible when the water recedes.
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Vagli Sopra, Italy
This Tuscan lake hides a 13th century town that is still visible when the water recedes.
Florence, Italy
A large grotto built in the 16th century amidst Florence's famous Boboli gardens.
Asciano, Italy
Stumbling upon this whimsical wooded garden is like stepping into an enchanted forest full of philosophical musings.
Pisa, Italy
Anatomical cabinet holds unexpected treasures.
Roccastrada, Italy
Visit a secretive crypt before it crumbles to dust.
Calcaferro, Italy
An old mining site that is slowly being reclaimed by nature.
Carrara, Italy
Explore the quarry where the marble was sourced for Michaelangelo's David.
Orvieto, Italy
Nine caves filled with recently-discovered archaeological finds under the houses and the streets of the most ancient district of an old town.
Poppi, Italy
During World War II, a number of important sculptures and paintings were moved to this castle for safekeeping.
Ischia di Castro, Italy
A dreamlike medieval church dug into the tuff rock, with unusual carvings and possible traces of the Templar knights.
Civita, Italy
This quaint Italian town keeps losing ground as the sides of its plateau slowly erode.
Orvieto, Italy
Water and windows define this defensive Italian well.
Sorano, Italy
This network of roads is one of the most unique Etruscan creations ever discovered.
Montegabbione (TR), Italy
This 16th-century monastery has been turned into a surrealist architecture compound.
San Gimignano, Italy
These medieval skyscrapers dominate the skyline of this small Tuscan town.
Padua, Italy
The world's oldest surviving anatomical theater, where "the dead are pleased to help the living."
Cesena, Italy
A gorgeous medieval library where the books are kept in chains.
Orvieto, Italy
This picturesque Umbrian city has a subterranean side that has long remained hidden.
Lainate, Italy
An ancient artistic garden parlor full of hidden water wonders.
Viterbo, Italy
This immaculate and historic water garden culminates in a massive stone dining table with an inset fountain for chilling the wine of the Cardinal's guests.
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Natural cathedral designed by Italian artist Giuliano Mauri.
Saturnia, Italy
Geothermal waterfalls in Tuscany.
Lucca, Italy
This bustling Italian plaza is built on the ruins of an ancient Roman amphitheater.
Lucca, Italy
Fortified medieval tower house with lovely roof garden.