Places gavinsparby Wants to Go

A local student's chance encounter with Keith Haring led to the creation of one of Europe's largest murals.

A brutalist gem towering over the heart of Milan.

This cathedral hides a sculpted dog that determines your fate and an unexploded shell from World War II.

According to tradition this is the oldest church in Venice, but its actual age is a mystery.

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

Stare out over the lagoon and beyond from this 10th-century campanile on the island where the city of Venice began.

The forbidden island of the Tuscan Archipelago may still contain buried treasure.

This basilica is dedicated to two saints, one of which is known more for his famous quote.

A monumental fountain in Rome features a large statue of Moses that has been criticized for centuries.

An 18th century fountain and two columns are all that remains of Rome's forgotten river harbor.

Some say this medieval church is where the poet Dante married his wife and also met the love of his life.

The mountaintop inspiration for Umberto Eco's "The Name of the Rose."

A tree that defies gravity grows in an ancient ruin.

Mysterious tombstones thought to be remnants of Atlantis.

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

The remains of an ancient Roman city are hidden underneath Bologna's beautiful public library.

Skulls and skeletons are omnipresent in this church dedicated to souls trapped in purgatory.

These hut foundations are believed to be the residence of Romulus, founder of Rome.

A climbing route in the mountains of Italy’s Dolomites, built for soldiers during World War I.

Get buzzed beholding one of the world's largest coffee-machine collections, then step into the café for a specially brewed cup.

Gorgeous views of Italian mountains and valleys form the backdrop of this unique open-air theater.

The world's first underwater farm is home to more than 700 plants.

This 21st century cabinet of curiosities includes dinosaur bones, moon rocks, film memorabilia, and more.

An abandoned quarry hides an open-air gallery of huge sculptures, some made from the rubble of 9/11.