Stelvio, Italy
Stelvio Pass
One of the highest mountain passes in Europe has been ranked among the best driving roads in the world.
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Stelvio, Italy
One of the highest mountain passes in Europe has been ranked among the best driving roads in the world.
L'Aquila, Italy
A medieval fountain lined with 99 unique stone faces whose origins and meaning remain unknown.
Pianlivere, Italy
The highest waterfall in Italy is only "turned on" five times a year.
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.
Florence, Italy
Some say this medieval church is where the poet Dante married his wife and also met the love of his life.
Castelnovo ne' Monti, Italy
An Italian geologic wonder that served as the inspiration for the landscape of Dante's hell.
Tramonti di sotto, Italy
This overgrown mountain village has been abandoned for nearly a century.
Carrara, Italy
Explore the quarry where the marble was sourced for Michaelangelo's David.
Orvieto, Italy
Water and windows define this defensive Italian well.
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A line of abandoned, alien-like fortresses dot the mountains of North Italy.
Palermo, Italy
Haunting graffiti left by prisoners of the Spanish Inquisition.
Cassino, Italy
This breathtaking monastery was established by Saint Benedict himself 1,500 years ago.
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A spiritual sanctuary in a natural cave.
Savoca, Italy
A quiet Sicilian village is home to a cafe that had an important role in "The Godfather."
Castellana Grotte, Italy
The sunlight passing through the opening of this huge cave system creates a magical effect.
Ravenna, Italy
Italian poet Dante Alighieri is entombed in this small mausoleum in Ravenna, and his hometown of Florence has never been too happy about it.
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.
Tropea, Italy
A fairytale-like medieval church perched atop a rocky cliff on Italy's "Coast of the Gods."
Praia A Mare, Italy
The abandoned ruins of a failed resort hide on this verdant, picture-perfect island.
Sciacca, Italy
A madman's personal garden filled with 1,000 sculpted heads.
Sirmione, Italy
One of the most well-preserved castles in Italy also contains a rare medieval example of a port fortification.
Roccascalegna, Italy
This precariously perched fortress was once ruled by a crow-worshipping baron.
Chiusdino, Italy
These gutted monastery ruins still stand proudly in the middle of the Italian countryside.