Places andreaderese Wants to Go

Water and windows define this defensive Italian well.

A magnificent Neogothic tomb hides within this Italian fairytale-like forest.

142 ceramic steps become a mosaic once a year.

A cave in southern Italy adorned with thousand-year-old Biblical frescoes existed in obscurity until fairly recently.

A line of abandoned, alien-like fortresses dot the mountains of North Italy.

This church carved into the rocks is full of enchanting stone statues.

A gorgeous medieval library where the books are kept in chains.

A dreamlike medieval church dug into the tuff rock, with unusual carvings and possible traces of the Templar knights.

A rococo room covered entirely in porcelain originally constructed for another royal residence.

The bright red cars take travelers through breathtaking Tuscan scenery.

Hidden within this iconic mountain are a set of World War II bunkers once used by German forces.

A fascinating assortment of cave dwellings, medieval ruins, and sarcophagi are being devoured by the forest.

Geometry and mystery come together in an epic show of octagonal masonry.

This breathtaking monastery was established by Saint Benedict himself 1,500 years ago.

Amalfi's pre-industrial history is slowly being engulfed by the lush vegetation of the Ferriere Valley.

The world's largest bamboo labyrinth is a living demonstration of the plant’s immense potential.

A volcanic old faithful, Stromboli has been erupting continuously for the last 2000 years.

A spiritual sanctuary in a natural cave.

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

Stumbling upon this whimsical wooded garden is like stepping into an enchanted forest full of philosophical musings.

Many famous English poets including Elizabeth Barrett Browning are laid to rest at this Swiss-owned cemetery in Florence.

This one-of-a-kind Roman arch is not actually dedicated to the god Janus.

An open-air museum in a mountain valley features works designed to blend in with—and disintegrate back into—their natural surroundings.

Crumbling ruins of the thermal baths that once attracted royals and aristocrats from throughout Europe.