Places Leininho Wants to Go

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

A semi-abandoned village destroyed by U.S. bombings during World War II dominates the valley of Turano.

This Italian ski resort rose to fame when Benito Mussolini was held prisoner there and then rescued by the SS.

A medieval fountain lined with 99 unique stone faces whose origins and meaning remain unknown.

What looks like a link in Gondor's early warning system is actually a centuries-old Italian fortress.

A two-hour hike in the Orfento Valley leads to the remote ruins.

This precariously perched fortress was once ruled by a crow-worshipping baron.

A fairy-tale-like forest that was sacred to Jupiter and Saint Anthony.

Ruins of a 10th century church tucked away deep in a botanical garden.

Italy's only urban waterfall has enchanted artists and travelers for centuries.

This serene, turquoise lake in an extraordinary nature reserve showcases a rare natural phenomenon.

The Roman Emperor's lost summer home and grotto full of enormous sculptures sit along the Italian seashore.

The remains of this medieval Roman road and lookout towers dot the rugged coastline of southern Lazio.

This medieval settlement was abandoned after a series of landslides. What remained was largely destroyed during a mock battle for a WWII film reel.

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

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

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

A massive bridge forms part of an aqueduct that was deemed an architectural wonder of its time.

Italy's third-largest Roman arena gives a peek into the underground operations beneath the ancient spectacles.

A sulfuric hellscape in southern Italy.

This monumental fountain has moved around the city multiple times.

Dug as a secret royal escape route, the tunnel became a wartime bomb shelter and dumping ground for vintage cars.

A popular legend claims that the famous pizza was invented at a restaurant in this alley.

This shining multicolored metro station deep under Naples is said to be the most beautiful in Europe.