12 Iconic Animals in Italy and Where to Find Them
A Guide to Italy’s Rare Wildlife and Natural Reserves Given its variety of landscapes, it comes as no surprise that Italy is home to an incredible … Read more
What to see in Italy
Best Places and Destinations to Visit in Italy.
Embark on a journey through Italy’s hidden gems with the What to See in Italy category on WeirdItaly.com. Discover offbeat attractions, peculiar landmarks, and enigmatic sites that reveal the country’s lesser-known and captivating side. Unveil the mysteries and legends surrounding Italy’s most intriguing destinations, and explore the beauty that lies off the beaten path.
The top things to see and do in Puglia: what to see in Apulia, Italy
History and nature, art, cuisine, and breathtaking beaches: discover Apulia and all the wonders it has to offer! Apulia is one of the most beautiful … Read more
Facts, History & Images of Puglia (Apulia)
Puglia (Apulia) is a southern Italian region with the capital Bari, which extends along the Adriatic ridge and in a long peninsula. Inhabitants: 3 926 … Read more
Facts, Images & History of the Appian Way
Appian Way: Exploring Rome’s Ancient Queen of Roads in 2025 The Appian Way is one of the earliest and most important Roman roads of the … Read more
The Valley of the Temples in Sicily, Facts, History & Pictures
The Valley of the Temples, Agrigento, Italy The Valley of the Temples is an archaeological site in Agrigento (ancient Greek Akragas), Sicily. The Valley of … Read more
History & Images of the Roman Theatre in Aosta, Italy
Built After 25 BC Near the Porta Prætoria: Facade, Cavea, and Stage The Roman Theatre in Aosta is an ancient building built a few decades … Read more
The Mithraeum of San Clemente in Rome: an underground temple devoted to Mithras
The Mithraeum of San Clemente in Rome The Mithraeum is a building from the Roman imperial period buried several meters below the Basilica of San … Read more
The Exile of Napoleon at Isola d’Elba
Napoleon at Isola d’Elba After the Treaty of Fontainebleau, Napoleon was exiled to Elba, an island in the Tyrrhenian Sea 10 kilometers from the coast … Read more
Duino Castle: Legends, Rilke Trail & History
Visiting Duino Castle: 2025 Guide to Trieste’s Gem The Castello di Duino is a fourteenth-century fortification located in the municipality of Duino-Aurisina, in the province … Read more
Crespi d’Adda: The Model Village
Built by Cristoforo Benigno Crespi in 1877; UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1995 Crespi d’Adda is a model company town in the province of Bergamo, … Read more
Map of Unusual Places in Italy: Esoteric, Macabre, and Archaeological Sites
Italy’s Strangest Places: An Interactive Map Updated Regularly An interactive, regularly updated map covering archaeology, folklore, underground sites, and macabre history across all Italian regions. … Read more
The Devil’s Chair in Rome: The Tomb of Aelius Callistion
The Devil’s Chair: Rome’s Alchemical Mystery The “Devil’s Chair”, or the tomb of Aelius Callistion (Elio Callistio), is a funerary architecture of ancient Rome located … Read more
The Human Chess of Marostica, Italy
History of The Human Chess of Marostica The Human Chess of Marostica is a famous festival held in Marostica, in the northern province of Veneto, … Read more
The Astonishing Mosaics of the Roman Villa del Casale
Villa Romana del Casale: 2025 Guide to Roman Mosaics The Villa Romana del Casale represents a peak of late Roman domestic architecture, functioning not just … Read more
The Festival of the Snake-Catchers in Italy
The Living Cloak of St. Dominic: Cocullo’s Snake Festival The Festival of the Snake-Catchers (Festa dei Serpari) is a unique annual event held in Cocullo, … Read more