Places Tuur510 Wants to Go

Legend has it that this bronze orb, which sat atop an ancient Egyptian obelisk, once held the ashes of Julius Caesar.

This unusually shaped fortress houses a blend of centuries-old frescoes and modern art.

This lesser-known leaning tower is all that remains of the medieval castle of Vernazzano.

A beautiful chapel on the hills of the Oltrepò Pavese claims to house the tomb of King Edward II of England.

Also known as the Temple of Poseidon, this is one of the best-preserved Greek temples in the world.

A massive bridge forms part of an aqueduct that was deemed an architectural wonder of its time.

This old medieval prison tower has been a site of astronomical research for more than 250 years.

Museum celebrating the ocean, with the largest wunderkammer dedicated to sea exploration.

A monumental fountain in Rome features a large statue of Moses that has been criticized for centuries.

These hut foundations are believed to be the residence of Romulus, founder of Rome.

The roof of this ancient mausoleum is made from a single Istrian stone weighing a massive 230 tons.

Known for centuries as the famous Roman emperor's burial place, this monument is actually something else.

This medieval mountain town is also known as the "Village of Streams."

Known as the Royal Palace of the Euganean Hills, this often overlooked castle has been home for multiple noble families over the centuries.

The Bourbon royal family had this unique octagonal hunting "cottage" built on a tiny islet in Lake Fusaro.

Featuring the last fully walkable parapet walkway in Europe.

An abandoned bell tower in the middle of nowhere is the last testimony of a forgotten medieval village.

This peculiar Italian elevator runs both horizontally and vertically.

A medieval stronghold rising over the ruins of ancient Roman villas along Rome's southern coast.

A dead saint, a deadly poison, and a mysterious holy ooze.

Take a giant yellow bird cage to the top of Elba's highest mountain.

The pristine waters crossing this forest form a hidden waterfall among the dense vegetation.

A fascist-era rural village abandoned since the early 1980s.

This scenic fortress dates back at least 2,400 years to the time of Magna Graecia.