Places smaezane Wants to Go

An enigmatic modern marker left next to a historic Roman site.

Machismo turned on its head: the lady's hand goes to the dude with the bigger brain.

A fake medieval village in the middle of Turin.

This Italian dam is covered in salt-hungry goats who manage to scale its almost vertical face.

Crossing this suspension bridge feels like walking through the sky, a fitting tribute to the head of the Apollo program.

Art and armour fill every inch of this rich kid's Italian villa.

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

A lover's walk between hilltop towns, decorated with graffiti love notes.

A formerly opulent Italian village is now a crumbling ghost town that no one really knows what to do with.

This beautiful park on the outskirts of Rome protects the ruins of two colossal ancient aqueducts.

These medieval skyscrapers dominate the skyline of this small Tuscan town.

This palatial spiral staircase was so unusual the name "snail" was given to the noble family who built it.

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

The giant skeleton sculpture is surprisingly well-traveled.

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

Venice's island of the dead.

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

Crushed coral and crystals give the sand its signature coloration.

This Roman arch marks the location of an ancient gate at one of the Seven Hills of Rome.

Walk through a fairytale in Tuscany.

Pilgrimage site for star-crossed lovers.

Go inside to really appreciate this 500-year-old technological masterpiece.

This enchanting 600-year-old tree is so magical it inspired the beloved tale of Pinocchio.

Over 50 exquisite hand-painted Renaissance maps decorate a Medici storage room.