Places dieewigemaitresse Wants to Go

The 20-mile causeway that separates the Netherlands from the sea.

This Dutch art piece became a Russian icon.

A bronze monument to his majesty, King Gino.

This small village claims to be independent from Italy because it was left out when the nation was unified.

Before the more famous Royal Palace of Caserta, the king of Naples first commissioned this overlooked residence.

The origins of a large, medieval castle are shrouded in mystery, but now it's a delightful garden.

One of the tallest lighthouses in the world also serves as a monument to the fallen of World War I.

This unusually shaped fortress houses a blend of centuries-old frescoes and modern art.

This medieval castle was reconstructed by Carlo Scarpa.

When a massive landslide hit one of the world's tallest dams it created a tragic environmental disaster.

A small island in Lake Garda that was used as a burial site, pirate hideout, and a monastery.

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

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

One of the highest mountain passes in Europe has been ranked among the best driving roads in the world.

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

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

A sulfuric hellscape in southern Italy.

A space dedicated to contemporary art and culture, co-chaired by fashion icon Miuccia Prada.

Southern Italy's spinning top village.

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

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

The world's most active stratovolcano is almost always erupting.

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

This quaint Italian town keeps losing ground as the sides of its plateau slowly erode.