Venice, Italy
Ponte dei Pugni (Bridge of Fists)
100 year tradition of fist fights, marked by marble footsteps.
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Venice, Italy
100 year tradition of fist fights, marked by marble footsteps.
Capalbio, Italy
Gigantic mosaic sculptures of the figures on Tarot cards fill this colorful Tuscan garden.
Borgo Grotta Gigante, Italy
One of the largest caves in the world open to the public.
Realmonte, Italy
"Stairs of the Turks", a chalky white cliff eroded conveniently into stairs, allowing for easy pillaging.
Sasso di Castalda, Italy
Crossing this suspension bridge feels like walking through the sky, a fitting tribute to the head of the Apollo program.
Pompeii, Italy
Ancient snack bar of the Roman Empire re-opened.
Pompeii, Italy
Erotic art covers the walls of the largest ancient pleasure palace.
Lanzo D'intelvi, Italy
The Sighignola summit on the Swiss border offers views so breathtaking it's been named one of the most beautiful places in Italy.
Venice, Italy
This palatial spiral staircase was so unusual the name "snail" was given to the noble family who built it.
Florence, Italy
This bronze boar's snout has been rubbed to a golden sheen by visitors seeking good fortune.
Rome, Italy
Installed in an act of one-upsmanship, the annual sundial in this church is also a symbolic victory for the Gregorian calendar.
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This Italian foot path winds through the mountains via 52 individual tunnels.
Florence, Italy
The famous sculptor left his mark on this Italian wall in an internationally protected example of street art.
Rome, Italy
A Nesting Doll of Churches.
La Maddalena, Italy
Crushed coral and crystals give the sand its signature coloration.
Rome, Italy
This beautiful park on the outskirts of Rome protects the ruins of two colossal ancient aqueducts.
Rome, Italy
One of several skulls claiming to belong to the beheaded St. John the Baptist is on display at this Roman church.
Verona, Italy
Pilgrimage site for star-crossed lovers.
Naples, Italy
A labyrinth of ancient tunnels hidden below the city holds the ruins of 2,500 years of history.
Venice, Italy
Go inside to really appreciate this 500-year-old technological masterpiece.
Riola, Italy
Sitting on an Italian hilltop is this surreal fortress built by the mad inventor of electrohomeopathy.
Florence, Italy
A large grotto built in the 16th century amidst Florence's famous Boboli gardens.
Ercolano, Italy
Pompeii's less famous neighbor is still revealing her secrets.
Baia, Italy
A submerged archeological park still holds the wonders of a Roman Sodom.