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A medieval castle was used for centuries as a hemp farm.

A blend of nature and art awaits visitors to this park.

All that is left of this medieval castle is two towers, both of which now display a visible tilt.

Distressing images of the Last Judgement adorn the walls of this medieval sanctuary named for St. Patrick.

This iconic rock hermitage was once the abode of a future pope.

The ruins of a rural church and a statue of Archangel Gabriel are tucked away in Majella National Park.

The seat of the Mantua bishop holds many secrets within its walls.

An old mining site that is slowly being reclaimed by nature.

The hilltop ruins of a border fortification in the Italian Alps that was much fought over.

Built as a defensive structure, this medieval walkway road offers a unique view of the village of Brisighella.

This beautiful Romanesque church preserves stunning medieval frescoes and the excavations of a Roman market town.

The first Italian factory to produce locomotives is now a marvelous museum.

This megalithic tomb was crafted by a mysterious civilization that settled the island of Pantelleria.

Numerous stone coffins from different centuries, lined up in a sixth century basilica.

Three underground crypts and a pointed arch under the bell tower make this cathedral unique among Romanesque churches.

This ancient city was home to one of the greatest schools of Greek philosophy.

This beautiful 14th-century castle perched on a promontory overlooks the Bay of Trieste.

The ruins of a thousand-year-old hermitage are tucked away deep in the sloping forests of Albano Lake.

This stretch of the ancient Roman road is preserved in a valley that witnessed many battles and legendary highwaymen.

One of the largest squares in Europe contains an entire artificial island.

During World War II, a number of important sculptures and paintings were moved to this castle for safekeeping.

Though they look like Hobbit houses, these semi-underground stone structures were built for winemaking.

Inspired by the more famous Scrovegni Chapel, Cappella di San Giovanni contains several amazing frescoes.

The former atelier of Mario Cassisa is a treasure trove of paintings, sculptures, and artist books.