Places nowickid Wants to Go

When a massive landslide hit one of the world's tallest dams it created a tragic environmental disaster.

While most books are made of wood, these wooden books are truly made of, and all about wood.

These delicate sand pyramids look like naturally occurring gothic spires.

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

According to the local folklore, the myriad colors of this lake are the result of a lovelorn wizard's blunder.

One of the tallest bell towers in Italy plays a particular melody at just two times each day.

This Italian foot path winds through the mountains via 52 individual tunnels.

One of the highest mountain passes in Europe has been ranked among the best driving roads in the world.

A sudden, striking cluster of hills south of Padua has been attracting visitors for centuries.

A medieval castle was used for centuries as a hemp farm.

This centuries-old Italian chapel hangs midway down a sheer cliffside.

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

A unique form of erosion created an uncanny landscape of boulders perched atop slender columns of clay.

The sinister ruins of one of the worst dam failures of the 20th century lie in this astonishing alpine setting.

Natural cathedral designed by Italian artist Giuliano Mauri.

The odd depiction of the Virgin Mary and baby Jesus is rooted in the Catholic Church's eradication of Catharism.

An archaeological treasure trove towers over the valley of Chiavenna.

The secret medieval communication system will whisk your words above the noise of the crowd.

One of the world’s smallest bars, just 13 square feet, is brimming with speakeasy flair.

A Milanese café entirely designed by the American director Wes Anderson.

The enigmatic sculpture hides above an escalator in a Milan metro station.

An ancient artistic garden parlor full of hidden water wonders.

The Sighignola summit on the Swiss border offers views so breathtaking it's been named one of the most beautiful places in Italy.

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