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These elaborate gothic monuments honor Verona's medieval lords.

One of the oldest libraries in the world is still operating and contains the oldest existing document in the Italian language.

Also known as the Temple of Poseidon, this is one of the best-preserved Greek temples in the world.

At an estimated 3,800 years old, this olive tree is one of the oldest on earth.

This network of roads is one of the most unique Etruscan creations ever discovered.

Buried next to Pompeii, this lesser-known Roman villa was the opulent vacation home of Emperor Nero's wife.

An unusual house built using an iso-elastic membrane.

South of Bologna, a limestone grotto with a protruding waterfall and a floor full of cave pearls.

The pristine waters crossing this forest form a hidden waterfall among the dense vegetation.

This serene, turquoise lake in an extraordinary nature reserve showcases a rare natural phenomenon.

A magnificent Neogothic tomb hides within this Italian fairytale-like forest.

A line of abandoned, alien-like fortresses dot the mountains of North Italy.

Skulls and skeletons are omnipresent in this church dedicated to souls trapped in purgatory.

This 17th-century passageway is home to numerous bookshops, a witch legend, and the oldest pizzeria in the world.

A surreal botanical garden with an even more surreal tour guide.

A rococo room covered entirely in porcelain originally constructed for another royal residence.

This breathtaking monastery was established by Saint Benedict himself 1,500 years ago.

Amalfi's pre-industrial history is slowly being engulfed by the lush vegetation of the Ferriere Valley.

It’s said this crypt was the setting for the tragic finale of the Shakespeare play.

Italian poet Dante Alighieri is entombed in this small mausoleum in Ravenna, and his hometown of Florence has never been too happy about it.

An eccentric artist's abode in this small Italian town has been transformed into a surreal temple of mosaic madness.

Italian horror legend Dario Argento’s own shop hides a sinister museum-dungeon in the basement.

The abandoned ruins of a failed resort hide on this verdant, picture-perfect island.

The sunlight passing through the opening of this huge cave system creates a magical effect.