Places alessissimo Wants to Go

In this historic region, homes and churches are carved into ancient volcanic rock formations.

A sharp bend in a dramatic river canyon cut through red rocks.

A lovers' beach, tucked below the surface of the island, provides a safe haven for romance.

Medicinal spa created from the mineral-rich runoff of a geothermal power plant

Most-visited and most-photographed slot canyon in the American Southwest.

The intricate stonework of Machu Picchu serves as a testament to Incan engineers.

An emerald-green grotto just a short trip from Austin.

This secluded aqua waterfall in the Grand Canyon is the perfect swimming hole, and the Havasupai tribe's fiercely protected natural wonder.

A treasure trove of artifacts, books, and artwork from the "golden age" of exploration.

The largest known medieval map of the world.

The world's largest reflecting pool is just two centimeters deep.

The tiny Belgian town's ancient version of Mardi Gras involves eerie wax masks, sticks for warding off evil, and ostrich plume hats.

The earliest known map to show America, discovered by accident at a Paris bookshop.

Spanning the El Chorro gorge, this pathway used to be one of the most dangerous crossings in the world.

A 2,000-year-old computer demonstrates remarkable engineering and astronomical precision.

A military museum, art park, mausoleum, and architectural oddity all on one fascist's estate.

The entire known universe of the ancient Etruscans is held inside this bronze model of a sheep’s liver.

Machismo turned on its head: the lady's hand goes to the dude with the bigger brain.

Giant, pink stuffed rabbit on an Italian mountain.

The location of the last witch trials of Italy, known as "The Salem of Europe."

On rare days, this abandoned castle's gatekeepers open its doors, revealing the eye-popping splendor hidden inside.

One of the earliest relics of Italian art is this ornately equipped stone soldier.

Host to the annual Festival of the Snakes.