Places Cost Wants to Go

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.

Eco-village hidden in the foothills of the Alps that created a massive system of psychedelic underground temples.

An abandoned Roman salami factory has found new life as an art space home to 200 squatters.

Natural cathedral designed by Italian artist Giuliano Mauri.

The Pope’s secret escape route.

This palatial spiral staircase was so unusual the name "snail" was given to the noble family who built it.

This domed temple was built in a hidden cave mouth as a refuge for sinners seeking absolution.

This 16th-century monastery has been turned into a surrealist architecture compound.

Five candy-colored villages on the Italian Riviera.

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

A labyrinth of ancient tunnels hidden below the city holds the ruins of 2,500 years of history.

Sitting on an Italian hilltop is this surreal fortress built by the mad inventor of electrohomeopathy.