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The world's first underwater farm is home to more than 700 plants.

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

This serene, turquoise lake in an extraordinary nature reserve showcases a rare natural phenomenon.

The oldest botanical garden in the world that technically isn't the oldest.

The underground sanctuary of a mysterious ancient Roman religious cult contains an exquisite traditional fresco.

This triumphal 16th-century arched gateway leads to the oldest street in Palermo.

A local student's chance encounter with Keith Haring led to the creation of one of Europe's largest murals.

A unique Tuscan hideaway acts as an art mecca as well as a hotel.

The city of Palestrina was built around this magnificent terraced sanctuary dedicated to the pagan goddess Fortuna.

A magnificent Neogothic tomb hides within this Italian fairytale-like forest.

One man's quest to fix his toilet unearthed over 5,000 artifacts spanning more than 2,000 years of history.

This amazingly well-preserved villa just outside Pompeii boasts rare examples of ancient Roman paintings.

This ancient altar emerges from the thick forests to reveal the mysteries of Etruscan sacrificial rituals.

A fairytale-like medieval church perched atop a rocky cliff on Italy's "Coast of the Gods."

This seaside Italian village doesn't just look Escher-esque, it actually inspired the mind-bending artist.

In Rome’s Jewish ghetto, a 200-year-old bakery still makes the neighborhood’s historic sweets.

These delicate sand pyramids look like naturally occurring gothic spires.

The ruins of the largest gladiatorial school in Rome are largely hidden under modern streets.

A lavish 16th-century mansion filled with spectacular staircases, fantastic frescoes, and gorgeous gardens.

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

A stunning bridge that appears as if it's lunging to the shore, and has a legend of a devilish architect.

These gutted monastery ruins still stand proudly in the middle of the Italian countryside.

This Italian dam is covered in salt-hungry goats who manage to scale its almost vertical face.

A young Italian couple has been locked in an embrace for over 6,000 years.