Places kattrewerts Wants to Go

An underground paleo-Christian burial site composed of the remains of several cemeteries and Basilicas.

Bell tower juts out from a village buried under a lake.

This winding road through an Italian canyon may be the most scenic drive in the world.

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

Medieval torture techniques with a modern conscience.

Venice's island of the dead.

More sculpture than building, this architecturally significant temple was built on the spot of Saint Peter's crucifixion.

This Roman arch marks the location of an ancient gate at one of the Seven Hills of Rome.

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

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

A sunken idol welcomes parishioners to Davy Jones' Locker.

One of seven Jewish catacombs in Rome and one of only two open to the public.

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

The Pope’s secret escape route.

The martyr's wax-enhanced skeletal remains lie preserved in a glass case in the Santa Maria della Vittoria in Rome.

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

Medieval town turned hippie commune, once home to the secret foreskin of Jesus Christ.

A Nesting Doll of Churches.

Pilgrimage site for star-crossed lovers.

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

This sword isn't waiting for a king to pull it out. It was placed there by a saint.

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.

David Sedaris called it "The greatest shop in the world."

This ritzy Italian market is built around a statue of an unforgiven heretic who was burned for his belief in an endless universe.