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

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

This bustling Italian plaza is built on the ruins of an ancient Roman amphitheater.

On the shores of Lake Garda, the ruins of a Roman villa that allegedly belonged to the poet Catullus.

A secret hatch containing two parchments was discovered in this statue over 40 years after its installation.

Legend has it that this bronze orb, which sat atop an ancient Egyptian obelisk, once held the ashes of Julius Caesar.

This statue is the only female representation of Rome's "talking statues."

A statue representing a lost Roman profession that was vandalized for centuries.

This ancient Roman arch misled treasure hunters for centuries.

An ancient Roman temple first dedicated to an emperor's wife is now a church.

The remains of this 2nd-century Roman temple are incorporated into a modern building.

One of the highest mountain passes in Europe has been ranked among the best driving roads in the world.

Before it was buried by volcanic ash, this fast-food restaurant fed the hungry hordes of ancient Rome.

Fortified medieval tower house with lovely roof garden.

Water and windows define this defensive Italian well.

A brutalist gem towering over the heart of Milan.

This one-of-a-kind Roman arch is not actually dedicated to the god Janus.

A monumental fountain in Rome features a large statue of Moses that has been criticized for centuries.

Artistic tombs, monuments, and a beautiful "Hall of Fame" lurk inside this cemetery.

Romans decided this 16th-century "talking statue" was so ugly, they named it after a primate.

A massive marble foot is tucked away in a small alley near the Pantheon.

A copy of the famous statue can be found in this Florence piazza, along with one of the most breathtaking views of the city below.

One of the most well-preserved castles in Italy also contains a rare medieval example of a port fortification.

Beautiful views and Roman-style statues on the Italian coast.