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

This abandoned island off the Venetian coast has been a radical monastery, a political prison, and a secret Nazi base.

An Italian ghost town that fought obscurity, until a mysterious illness brought it to its knees.

The mummified relic of St. Catherine sits forever on a golden throne.

This private skyway is filled with art and was expanded explicitly so that Hitler could appreciate a river.

The oldest of Venice's plague quarantine stations, designed to keep the medieval city safe from disease.

This Tuscan lake hides a 13th century town that is still visible when the water recedes.

A mysterious chasm in the heart of the ancient Roman Forum, the Lacus Curtius was once believed to be a gateway to hell.

An amazing collection of wax anatomical models and terratological models.

100 year tradition of fist fights, marked by marble footsteps.

This giant middle finger statue sends an unambiguous message to Italy's bankers.

Ancient snack bar of the Roman Empire re-opened.

The giant skeleton sculpture is surprisingly well-traveled.

The famous sculptor left his mark on this Italian wall in an internationally protected example of street art.

A Nesting Doll of Churches.

The only "Egyptian" pyramid in Europe and the legendary tomb of Remus.

Over 50 exquisite hand-painted Renaissance maps decorate a Medici storage room.

2300-year-old Roman road connecting the empire.

This community on a small Venetian island has taken to painting their houses in bright neon hues.

Architectureal fantasy quarter of Rome.

The last moments of the ill-fated Pompeiians, frozen forever in plaster.