Places Osmo Wants to Go

A fairytale-like medieval church perched atop a rocky cliff on Italy's "Coast of the Gods."

A stunning bridge that appears as if it's lunging to the shore, and has a legend of a devilish architect.

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

An Italian geologic wonder that served as the inspiration for the landscape of Dante's hell.

A sulfuric hellscape in southern Italy.

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

This picturesque Umbrian city has a subterranean side that has long remained hidden.

A volcanic old faithful, Stromboli has been erupting continuously for the last 2000 years.

The world's most active stratovolcano is almost always erupting.

Ancient snack bar of the Roman Empire re-opened.

"Stairs of the Turks", a chalky white cliff eroded conveniently into stairs, allowing for easy pillaging.

This Tuscan lake hides a 13th century town that is still visible when the water recedes.

The giant skeleton sculpture is surprisingly well-traveled.

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

This half-finished "city of toys" was almost Italy's own Las Vegas.

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

A complex, nine-layer maze on the grounds of a Venetian doge's playground.

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

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

Virgil's many-mouthed gateway to the underworld.

The only "Egyptian" pyramid in Europe and the legendary tomb of Remus.

Giant, pink stuffed rabbit on an Italian mountain.

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.

Sitting on an Italian hilltop is this surreal fortress built by the mad inventor of electrohomeopathy.