Chiavenna, Italy
Paradiso Botanical Archaeological Park
An archaeological treasure trove towers over the valley of Chiavenna.
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Chiavenna, Italy
An archaeological treasure trove towers over the valley of Chiavenna.
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A study of Fascist era Art Deco design in Italy.
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Famous landmarks and structures from across Italy fill this miniature park.
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This Italian pyramid is said to hold the mingled remains of the dead from both sides of the Battle of Novara.
Battaglia Terme, Italy
Known as the Royal Palace of the Euganean Hills, this often overlooked castle has been home for multiple noble families over the centuries.
Alleghe, Italy
A devastating landslide accidentally created this tourist hotspot.
Parma, Italy
The city of Parma's cathedral is home to one of the greatest illusionistic frescoes of the Renaissance.
Mantua, Italy
It took more than 300 years to build this church, which is home to two sacred vessels believed to hold the blood of Christ.
Lecce, Italy
A long-buried ancient ruin unearthed right in the middle of the city.
Casorzo, Italy
A cherry tree growing atop a mulberry tree.
Como, Italy
This 1st-century CE Roman bath sits under a carpark.
Tuoro sul Trasimeno, Italy
This lesser-known leaning tower is all that remains of the medieval castle of Vernazzano.
Civitacampomarano, Italy
A medieval Italian village is fighting depopulation with this vibrant annual street art festival.
Astura, Italy
A medieval stronghold rising over the ruins of ancient Roman villas along Rome's southern coast.
Rome, Italy
This hermitage celebrates the legend of Emperor Constantine's healing from leprosy.
Mantua, Italy
A room filled with frescos that make it seem like the walls are crumbling down while giants die in despair.
Colobraro, Italy
Just saying the name of this town out loud is said to bring bad luck.
Palermo, Italy
A network of underground water channels that dates back to the Middle Ages.
Bollengo, Italy
An abandoned bell tower in the middle of nowhere is the last testimony of a forgotten medieval village.
Romeno, Italy
A stunning hermit's shrine on a steep rocky spur in Northern Italy.
Rome, Italy
This small church was constructed over the ruins of three temples dating to the Roman Republic.
Maddaloni, Italy
A massive bridge forms part of an aqueduct that was deemed an architectural wonder of its time.
Nemoli, Italy
This small but lovely sinkhole lake is the last remnant of a great prehistoric water basin.
Syracuse, Italy
Built on a medieval synagogue, this church has a burial crypt, tunnel system, and Jewish ritual bath hiding deep underneath.