Places CalWhimsey Wants to Go

Long-abandoned art nouveau baths beneath Milan's Piazza Oberdan.

Milan's duomo is covered in beautiful carving including a curious "dinosaur-like" beast.

A fake medieval village in the middle of Turin.

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

An ancient artistic garden parlor full of hidden water wonders.

This winding road through an Italian canyon may be the most scenic drive in the world.

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

Gigantic mosaic sculptures of the figures on Tarot cards fill this colorful Tuscan garden.

Walk through a fairytale in Tuscany.

This magical-looking island is notorious for the misfortunes suffered by its owners.

Virgil's many-mouthed gateway to the underworld.

A sunken idol welcomes parishioners to Davy Jones' Locker.

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

One of the world’s smallest bars, just 13 square feet, is brimming with speakeasy flair.

Natural cathedral designed by Italian artist Giuliano Mauri.

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

David Sedaris called it "The greatest shop in the world."

This centuries-old Italian chapel hangs midway down a sheer cliffside.

This beautiful park on the outskirts of Rome protects the ruins of two colossal ancient aqueducts.

This enchanting 600-year-old tree is so magical it inspired the beloved tale of Pinocchio.

Five candy-colored villages on the Italian Riviera.

An Italian hillside ghost town.

The final resting place of the poets Shelley and Keats.

Amsterdam's Red Light District leaves little to the imagination.