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Architectureal fantasy quarter of Rome.

A submerged archeological park still holds the wonders of a Roman Sodom.

This hidden Art Nouveau courtyard is an opulent feast for the eyes.

A 16th-century horror show built in a lovely Italian garden.

An ancient artistic garden parlor full of hidden water wonders.

This winding road through an Italian canyon may be the most scenic drive in the world.

One of the largest caves in the world open to the public.

Filled with goldfish swimming in a shallow pool of sea water, this ancient crypt is more wishing well than burial site.

Pilgrimage site for star-crossed lovers.

Skulls from the plague of 1656 and World War II bombings are united by a cult dedicated to caring for the ancient dead.

This 16th-century monastery has been turned into a surrealist architecture compound.

Five candy-colored villages on the Italian Riviera.

A labyrinth of ancient tunnels hidden below the city holds the ruins of 2,500 years of history.

The glowing blue Nymphaeum of Emperor Tiberius.

According to the local folklore, the myriad colors of this lake are the result of a lovelorn wizard's blunder.

The doodles of a genius line the walls of a secret room under the Medici Chapel, where they were hidden for nearly 500 years.

This mosaic-lined medieval church was built by the world's first admiral and still holds mass in ancient Greek.

A sunken idol welcomes parishioners to Davy Jones' Locker.

The Sighignola summit on the Swiss border offers views so breathtaking it's been named one of the most beautiful places in Italy.

Secret refuge and museum of the Duke of Florence.

This medieval Italian town is a sheer (and beautiful) cliffside defense.

Drink wine handed out through a window as part of an age-old tradition.

This Roman arch marks the location of an ancient gate at one of the Seven Hills of Rome.

Eco-village hidden in the foothills of the Alps that created a massive system of psychedelic underground temples.