Places nowickid Wants to Go

Was this cave created by Hercules's wrath, the devil, or volcanic activity?

A lavish 16th-century mansion filled with spectacular staircases, fantastic frescoes, and gorgeous gardens.

A map of Italy made entirely of trees.

These pillars at the main entrance of this church are actually a hidden musical instrument.

According to a local legend, this bridge was constructed by an astrologer with the help of the devil.

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

Legend said this huge, gnarled tree sheltered the saint during a storm.

This palatial building houses a remarkable gallery of papal portraits.

A monk spent 14 years carving steps through tuff to make this religious site more accessible to pilgrims.

This seventh-century fortification marked the western border of the Lombard duchy of Spoleto.

This Romanesque church is built over the tomb of a martyr who legend says defeated a dragon.

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

A modern sliver of architecture in Roma.

Rome's first modern graffito is all that is left of a peaceful protest from the 1970s.

Architectureal fantasy quarter of Rome.

The Pope’s secret escape route.

Inside this McDonald's you can dine on your Big Mac and fries next to a 2,500-year-old Roman wall.

This former Roman Catholic Church still contains the embalmed hearts and organs of 22 popes.

One of several skulls claiming to belong to the beheaded St. John the Baptist is on display at this Roman church.

Rome’s legendary peephole vista is also a former Crusader stronghold.

Things seem to roll, flow and run uphill on this short patch of road near Ariccia, Italy.

Jesus' footprints and the first catacombs in the world.

This medieval oratory decorated in magnificent frescos was constructed after Charlemagne received a vision.

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