The first botanical garden, a feather in the cap of the Grand Duke of Tuscany.

Its interior is adorned with some of the best examples of early Christian mosaics.

The only remaining arch of the oldest stone bridge in Rome stands in the middle of the Tiber.

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

A narrow opening between the mountains of the Amalfi Coast creates a scenic hidden beach.

In the world's oldest university is a stunning 17th century anatomical theater carved from spruce.

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

One of the most well-preserved castles in Italy also contains a rare medieval example of a port fortification.

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

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

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

The train platform where Jews were sent to concentration camps is now preserved as a Holocaust memorial.

A sulfuric hellscape in southern Italy.

One of the world's oldest working clocks is curiously missing the Zodiac sign of Libra.

The world's oldest surviving anatomical theater, where "the dead are pleased to help the living."

A popular legend claims that the famous pizza was invented at a restaurant in this alley.

Nestled in the hills of Tuscany are gorgeous, multicolored hot springs.

A massive natural rock arch gives the Tuscan mountain its own window to the sky.

A small window on Via Piella offers a lovely and rare peek at Bologna's lost canals.

A stunning cemetery famous for its extraordinarily delicate & lifelike mourning sculptures.

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

These delicate sand pyramids look like naturally occurring gothic spires.

Just across from the "Last Supper" painting is the famous painter's vineyard, a gift received for creating the masterpiece.

Italian cave with exceptional acoustics and an unsavory history.