Palermo, Italy
The Martorana
This mosaic-lined medieval church was built by the world's first admiral and still holds mass in ancient Greek.
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Palermo, Italy
This mosaic-lined medieval church was built by the world's first admiral and still holds mass in ancient Greek.
Florence, Italy
Drink wine handed out through a window as part of an age-old tradition.
Rome, Italy
A huge enchanting public park just outside the ancient walls of Rome.
Pompeii, Italy
Ancient snack bar of the Roman Empire re-opened.
Rome, Italy
Inside this McDonald's you can dine on your Big Mac and fries next to a 2,500-year-old Roman wall.
Vilminore di Scalve, Italy
The sinister ruins of one of the worst dam failures of the 20th century lie in this astonishing alpine setting.
Rome, Italy
The spot where the fascist dictator made some of his most famous speeches including declaring war on Britain and France.
Lainate, Italy
An ancient artistic garden parlor full of hidden water wonders.
Tremosine, Italy
This winding road through an Italian canyon may be the most scenic drive in the world.
Vagli Sopra, Italy
This Tuscan lake hides a 13th century town that is still visible when the water recedes.
Borgo Grotta Gigante, Italy
One of the largest caves in the world open to the public.
Sperlonga, Italy
The Roman Emperor's lost summer home and grotto full of enormous sculptures sit along the Italian seashore.
Monte di Cuma, Italy
Virgil's many-mouthed gateway to the underworld.
Rome, Italy
This hill made entirely of ancient Roman jars was simply a garbage dump to the people of the time.
Lanzo D'intelvi, Italy
The Sighignola summit on the Swiss border offers views so breathtaking it's been named one of the most beautiful places in Italy.
Canale Monterano, Italy
The remains of a town so thoroughly destroyed by French forces that the citizens simply left.
Sasso di Castalda, Italy
Crossing this suspension bridge feels like walking through the sky, a fitting tribute to the head of the Apollo program.
Marmore, Italy
Romans built the world's tallest artificial waterfall in 271 BC.
Rome, Italy
A mysterious chasm in the heart of the ancient Roman Forum, the Lacus Curtius was once believed to be a gateway to hell.
Rome, Italy
More sculpture than building, this architecturally significant temple was built on the spot of Saint Peter's crucifixion.
Rome, Italy
This ancient Roman prison is decorated with an upside-down cross not as blasphemy but as saintly tribute.
Calcata Vecchia, Italy
Medieval town turned hippie commune, once home to the secret foreskin of Jesus Christ.
Rome, Italy
This Roman arch marks the location of an ancient gate at one of the Seven Hills of Rome.
Sant'Agata Dé Goti, Italy
This medieval Italian town is a sheer (and beautiful) cliffside defense.