Places denycia Wants to Go

These unique "earth pyramid" clay columns can be found in ravines around the village of Tirolo.

Claude Monet immortalized this medieval bridge in two of his paintings.

These artificial caves crafted by ancient Romans were elaborate fish farms for moray eels.

This 18th-century dissection theater's frescoes display a gorgeous tension between the terrestrial and esoteric.

Built to be the ideal penitentiary, this abandoned panopticon saw several revolts and even a prisoners' coup.

Hidden in a high mountain cave, this hermitage dates back to the ninth century.

This monumental fountain has moved around the city multiple times.

This scenic fortress dates back at least 2,400 years to the time of Magna Graecia.

This cliff-face port is considered a masterpiece of mining engineering.

This amazingly preserved Doric temple was abandoned before it was ever completed.

Naturally preserved bodies are eerily staged throughout the crypt in varying poses.

A narrow opening between the mountains of the Amalfi Coast creates a scenic hidden beach.

Beautiful views and Roman-style statues on the Italian coast.

Ride a boat through this magnificent underground world, which now doubles as a theater.

These delicate sand pyramids look like naturally occurring gothic spires.

This seaside Italian village doesn't just look Escher-esque, it actually inspired the mind-bending artist.

The skulls and bones of thousands of soldiers line the walls of this small Italian chapel.

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

Romans built the world's tallest artificial waterfall in 271 BC.

Dramatic sea stacks adorn the coast of this small village on the Adriatic coast.

This medieval Italian town is a sheer (and beautiful) cliffside defense.

This immaculate and historic water garden culminates in a massive stone dining table with an inset fountain for chilling the wine of the Cardinal's guests.

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

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