Places jbedigian Wants to Go

Where mountaineers were checked for lice before entering the city.

A sculpture in memory of a homeless man much loved by the city of Parma.

The city of Parma's cathedral is home to one of the greatest illusionistic frescoes of the Renaissance.

This castle has decor from many periods of history, as well as a fairytale park.

The entire known universe of the ancient Etruscans is held inside this bronze model of a sheep’s liver.

A macabre anatomy museum tucked within an old Italian hospital.

Statues portraying anatomical deformities were placed in this garden to foster ethical behavior.

Legend has it that the devil itself built this portal on a dare.

Six paintings reminding you that death is integral part of everyday life.

If you ever wanted to touch a medieval mercenary’s three testicles, look no further.

Angels and demons watch over newspapers in this deconsecrated church.

It's believed that the dead were once taken out of houses through these now walled-up doors.

At the entrance of this chapel is a fresco commemorating the dead from the plague outbreak of 1630.

Beautifully decorated tarot cards from the Middle Ages.

A museum entirely dedicated to Bergamo’s tradition of puppetry.

Hidden masterpieces in a small church in the medieval city of Bergamo.

A genius of the art of juggling is buried here.

The walls of this tiny Italian church are entirely covered with frescoes.

An eclectic collection of highly specialized bicycles once used by artisans for their specific needs.

Hundreds of these oversized benches have been built as an art project meant to change people's perspectives.

An unusual resting place built into the hill with an amazing view of Lake Como.

This trail was once used to smuggle cigarettes, sugar, and other black market goods between Italy and Switzerland.

Old batteries and frog skeletons reside in this lakeside monument to Alessandro Volta.

This small Milan street is filled with colorful homes and a rich history.