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For centuries, this large Roman villa remained hidden thanks to the eruption that buried nearby Pompeii and Herculaneum.

A small island in Lake Garda that was used as a burial site, pirate hideout, and a monastery.

Just saying the name of this town out loud is said to bring bad luck.

This small Milan street is filled with colorful homes and a rich history.

An abandoned bell tower in the middle of nowhere is the last testimony of a forgotten medieval village.

According to the legend, this structure was built in a single night with the help of the devil.

A stunning medieval castle houses this eclectic, interactive tribute to all things wine.

Take a giant yellow bird cage to the top of Elba's highest mountain.

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

This medieval mountain town is also known as the "Village of Streams."

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

A rambling museum which honors the beauty in everyday objects.

This one-of-a-kind archeological site is home to strange prehistoric ruins, the original use of which is still a mystery.

This amazing medieval fortress stands atop a promontory along the famous Cinque Terre.

Abandoned village in Sicily built during the agricultural reforms of Mussolini.

An abandoned village, frozen in time by the threat of a landslide.

When this funny little building went up in the 19th century, most people thought it would simply fall over.

The now-abandoned Fascist summer colony served a dark purpose during World War II.

One Italian taxi driver covered his entire house in small seashells creating a weird bit of architecture that is preserved to this day.

An incredible mosaic-lined monument said to have held the remains of an ancient Roman empress.

The titular "little arch" near this Italian resort is one of the most popular diving spots in the country.

These pools have been abandoned for over 20 years.

This 6th-century church has the largest and best-preserved collection of Byzantine mosaics outside Constantinople.

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