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A kaleidoscopic warehouse-maze of handmade neon signs.

The mysterious, fantastical woodland inspiration for "The Lord of the Rings."

Every Easter, a small Sicilian town builds a stunning cathedral out of bread.

A dilapidated psychiatric facility on the outskirts of Milan where electroconvulsive therapy was developed and Napoleon once lived.

A formerly opulent Italian village is now a crumbling ghost town that no one really knows what to do with.

A domed disco abandoned since the '70s now attracts artists and explorers under its unique roof.

On rare days, this abandoned castle's gatekeepers open its doors, revealing the eye-popping splendor hidden inside.

This former drainage pumping station was fundamental to the drainage of the Po delta.

The "floating factory" was a highlight in the career of the Italian architect known for his unusual use of reinforced concrete.

This impressive mural is just one amazing artwork on the walls of a data center in Padua.

A design by master architect Alvar Aalto in a small village in the Apennines near Bologna.

Remains of a cargo ship that wrecked in 1988.

A unique combination of a lighthouse and a poignant memorial to the fallen of the two world wars.

Nicknamed “The Mushroom,” this unique water tower has been featured in several iconic movie scenes.

This Volcano-like rest area was designed by architect Giulio Ceppi built according to energy efficiency and ecological footprint standards.

A former millstone quarry in the Italian Alps is strewn with rocks bearing distinct round shapes.

An elegant church is home to a remarkably detailed mosaic floor depicting the Garden of Eden.

A 15th-century park that recreates a bit of the Holy Land in Italy.

The chimney of a shuttered power station in the Po Delta is the second-tallest structure in Italy.

These 500-year-old frescoes depict the city in its glory days.

An intricate ceramic tile facade adorns this five-star hotel.

The haunting remains of a World War I fort perched atop a mountain.

An ancient theatre in the "little Rome of the Alps."

The famous sculptor had a hand in this imposing fortress.