Marmore, Italy
Cascata delle Marmore (Marmore Falls)
Romans built the world's tallest artificial waterfall in 271 BC.
Places toniamonkey Wants to Go
4574
Places I want to go
Places on this traveler's wishlist.
Fregene, Italy
Casa Sperimentale
This abandoned Brutalist treehouse is a hidden architectural relic.
Rome, Italy
Metropoliz Museum of the Other and the Elsewhere
An abandoned Roman salami factory has found new life as an art space home to 200 squatters.
Rome, Italy
Meridian Line of the Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels and the Martyrs
Installed in an act of one-upsmanship, the annual sundial in this church is also a symbolic victory for the Gregorian calendar.
Florence, Italy
L’importuno di Michelangelo
The famous sculptor left his mark on this Italian wall in an internationally protected example of street art.
Pramarzo, Italy
Temple of Damanhur
Eco-village hidden in the foothills of the Alps that created a massive system of psychedelic underground temples.
Venice, Italy
Lazzaretto Nuovo
The plague quarantine island home to the alleged "Vampire of Venice."
Isola San Giulio, Italy
Isola San Giulio
A fairytale island floats in the middle of Italy's little-known Lake Orta.
Venice, Italy
Scala Contarini del Bovolo
This palatial spiral staircase was so unusual the name "snail" was given to the noble family who built it.
Rome, Italy
Ospedale delle Bambole (Doll Hospital)
A hospital where antique dolls are given new life.
Triora, Italy
The Town Of Witches
The location of the last witch trials of Italy, known as "The Salem of Europe."
Permanently Closed
Artesina, Italy
Giant Pink Bunny
Giant, pink stuffed rabbit on an Italian mountain.
Italy
Cattedrale Vegetale (Tree Cathedral)
Natural cathedral designed by Italian artist Giuliano Mauri.
Permanently Closed
Modena, Italy
Nautilus Antiques and Old Oddities
David Sedaris called it "The greatest shop in the world."
Permanently Closed
Naples, Italy
Fontanelle Cemetery Caves
Skulls from the plague of 1656 and World War II bombings are united by a cult dedicated to caring for the ancient dead.
Milan, Italy
L.O.V.E.
This giant middle finger statue sends an unambiguous message to Italy's bankers.
Capannori, Italy
Oak of the Witches
This enchanting 600-year-old tree is so magical it inspired the beloved tale of Pinocchio.
Florence, Italy
La Specola Anatomical Collection
The largest and most famous wax anatomical collection anywhere in the world.
Venice, Italy
The Flooded Crypt of San Zaccaria
As can be expected from a centuries-old church built in a canal city, the undercroft of this house of worship is beautifully flooded.
Vaglia, Italy
The Colossus of Villa Demidoff
Renaissance villa and gardens complete with a tormented colossus.
Barolo, Italy
Barolo Wine Museum
A stunning medieval castle houses this eclectic, interactive tribute to all things wine.
Permanently Closed
Milan, Italy
La Vigna di Leonardo (Leonardo’s Vineyard)
Just across from the "Last Supper" painting is the famous painter's vineyard, a gift received for creating the masterpiece.
Noli, Italy
Nemo's Garden
The world's first underwater farm is home to more than 700 plants.
Langhirano, Italy
Museum of Prosciutto di Parma
Ham is serious business at the Prosciutto Museum-Serious, delicious business.
