A snow-white church overlooking the wonderful Tyrrhenian Sea.

One of the largest squares in Europe contains an entire artificial island.

Nine caves filled with recently-discovered archaeological finds under the houses and the streets of the most ancient district of an old town.

Three underground crypts and a pointed arch under the bell tower make this cathedral unique among Romanesque churches.

A medieval castle was used for centuries as a hemp farm.

This Renaissance square was at the center of Leonardo da Vinci's map, the first ichnographic ever.

This stretch of the ancient Roman road is preserved in a valley that witnessed many battles and legendary highwaymen.

One of the tallest lighthouses in the world also serves as a monument to the fallen of World War I.

Constructed during the 1960s, this bridge is still the highest in Italy.

The only visible remains of this ancient Greek underground temple is its roof protruding from the earth.

Knights Templar are visible inside this stunning Cistercian abbey.

This small church was constructed over the ruins of three temples dating to the Roman Republic.

This network of roads is one of the most unique Etruscan creations ever discovered.

This high-speed test track is popular with car manufacturers, speed freaks and orbiting astronauts.

This 2,000-year-old Doric bridge is still open to pedestrian traffic to this day.

This castle was once the home of one of the most powerful women of the Renaissance.

The tomb of the mythological founder of Padua is not hidden in some obscure crypt, but stands right in the middle of the city square.

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

The people of Padua pledged to construct this church if the city was spared from destruction during World War I.

Known for centuries as the famous Roman emperor's burial place, this monument is actually something else.

For hundreds of years, this huge figure has been blessing visitors before they explore his body.

What appears to be an ancient Roman temple is actually a Catholic church.

Also known as "Hell Alley," this tiny street in Imola gained its name in a bloody episode in the 16th-century.

A Roman temple perched over an Italian town, forgotten several times over.