Places vmhenshaw Wants to Go

Hundreds of these oversized benches have been built as an art project meant to change people's perspectives.

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

An unsettling painting of three faceless sisters that is surrounded by history and legend.

This 1st-century CE Roman bath sits under a carpark.

Old batteries and frog skeletons reside in this lakeside monument to Alessandro Volta.

A gorgeous example of 13th-century Gothic architecture.

Atop the former site of a historic bakery sit two stone tributes to Verona's contribution to traditional Italian baking.

One of the oldest libraries in the world is still operating and contains the oldest existing document in the Italian language.

It’s said this crypt was the setting for the tragic finale of the Shakespeare play.

This giant middle finger statue sends an unambiguous message to Italy's bankers.

This camera store in Milan holds one of Europe’s largest collections of luxury-antique cameras.

Artistic tombs, monuments, and a beautiful "Hall of Fame" lurk inside this cemetery.

The mark of the Devil's horns on a marble column in Milan.

"The prettiest love letters in the world" ... or so said Lord Byron.

The odd depiction of the Virgin Mary and baby Jesus is rooted in the Catholic Church's eradication of Catharism.

Just across from the "Last Supper" painting is the famous painter's vineyard, a gift received for creating the masterpiece.

Before there were doorbells this bronze ear was installed for visitors to announce their arrival.

The secret medieval communication system will whisk your words above the noise of the crowd.

Long-abandoned art nouveau baths beneath Milan's Piazza Oberdan.

One of the world’s smallest bars, just 13 square feet, is brimming with speakeasy flair.

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

Belgium’s famous peeing statue has worn many hats (and coats, and pants), which are on display at this small museum.

The official motto of Luxembourg reminds passersby of the Luxembourgish commitment to their national identity and sovereignty.

Statues of a fire-breather, a clown, and a whole performing troupe celebrate Luxembourg's creative side.