Best places: Historical landmarks in Italy

Ancient, preserved Greek temple on a hill, with Doric architecture & interpretive information.

Aqueduct-fed rococo fountain, designed by Nicola Salvi & completed in 1762, with sculpted figures.

Iconic temple built circa 118 to 125 A.D. with a dome & Renaissance tombs, including Raphael's.

Grand marble neoclassical temple honoring Italy's first king & First World War soldiers.

Huge square overlooking the sea, surrounded by grand buildings & cafes, with a landmark fountain.

Cave network inhabited since the Paleolithic era with excavations & expansions over the years.

Picturesque, archaeological ruins of a 5th-century BC temple featuring classical Greek architecture.

Iconic Renaissance cathedral dome designed in the 15th century by Filippo Brunelleschi.

Ruins of temples, municipal buildings & the basilica in the social & civic center of the Roman town.

Elevated dishes & wines served in an opulent, 1827 fixture with vaulted ceilings & wall frescoes.

Landmark octagonal domed church known for its elaborate, richly colored Byzantine mosaics.

Imposing remains of the 5th-century BCE Greek temple of Juno (Hera), with 30 columns still standing.

5th century chapel built in the shape of a Latin cross, embellished with colorful Roman mosaics.

👍👍 Pompeii was buried under 15-20 meters of volcanic ash and pumice after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. This thick layer of ash and pumice preserved the city remarkably well, and archaeologists have been able to excavate a large portion of Pompeii. As a result, we have a very good understan...

👍👍 VENICE IN BERGAMO ??? Bergamo is divided into two sectors: high (old) low (new). The visitor who arrives in Bergamo for the first time, has the impression that the old city has been placed on a pedestal. As if you wanted to show its magnificence. In fact, the upper town is a gem. Entirely rebuilt d...

Military route constructed in 1917 around & through an imposing rock face, with steep inclines.

A carved frieze winds up around the outside of this column erected upon victory in the Dacian wars.

👍👍 One of the most stunning war memorials I've ever seen. Very special place.

Ancient temple ruins from 500 BCE on an open site popular for walks & natural scenery.