Places acctssubs Wants to Go

Bell tower juts out from a village buried under a lake.

Ancient snack bar of the Roman Empire re-opened.

The "Great Sewer" of ancient Rome is one of the oldest sewer systems in the world, and is still in use.

The sinister ruins of one of the worst dam failures of the 20th century lie in this astonishing alpine setting.

The world's most active stratovolcano is almost always erupting.

An underground paleo-Christian burial site composed of the remains of several cemeteries and Basilicas.

A modern sliver of architecture in Roma.

An ancient artistic garden parlor full of hidden water wonders.

This hill made entirely of ancient Roman jars was simply a garbage dump to the people of the time.

Crossing this suspension bridge feels like walking through the sky, a fitting tribute to the head of the Apollo program.

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

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

One of the largest caves in the world open to the public.

This abandoned Brutalist treehouse is a hidden architectural relic.

The Sighignola summit on the Swiss border offers views so breathtaking it's been named one of the most beautiful places in Italy.

This picturesque Umbrian city has a subterranean side that has long remained hidden.

Virgil's many-mouthed gateway to the underworld.

A sunken idol welcomes parishioners to Davy Jones' Locker.

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

This Italian foot path winds through the mountains via 52 individual tunnels.

A Milanese café entirely designed by the American director Wes Anderson.

This delightful little museum is dedicated to only one thing: pasta.

Medieval town turned hippie commune, once home to the secret foreskin of Jesus Christ.

A fairytale island floats in the middle of Italy's little-known Lake Orta.