Places mossenmoons Wants to Go

Windblown rock formations in an ancient Roman quarry.

A petite white lighthouse perched on the ancient core of Stromboli Volcano.

Fountain where visitors can earn a license to be mad.

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

A tree that defies gravity grows in an ancient ruin.

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

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

This monastery built into a cliff hides a perfectly preserved hermit in a glass coffin.

This overgrown mountain village has been abandoned for nearly a century.

Roman politician Herodes Atticus built this nymphaeum to honor his wife, whom he may have murdered.

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

This medieval hilltop village was abandoned at the end of the 19th century, after existing for more than 500 years.

The steel cable lets adventurers zoom between two mountain towns at speeds of up to 75 miles per hour.

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

This church carved into the rocks is full of enchanting stone statues.

The city of Palestrina was built around this magnificent terraced sanctuary dedicated to the pagan goddess Fortuna.

A quiet Sicilian village is home to a cafe that had an important role in "The Godfather."

The bright red cars take travelers through breathtaking Tuscan scenery.

The sunlight passing through the opening of this huge cave system creates a magical effect.

This natural gas vent certainly earns its name as the smallest volcano in Italy.

Largest necropolis in the Mediterranean.

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

An Italian vineyard invites religious pilgrims to stop by 24/7 to get their drink on, for free.

Amalfi's pre-industrial history is slowly being engulfed by the lush vegetation of the Ferriere Valley.