This region of the Perugia municipality has an unforgettable name.

During World War II, a number of important sculptures and paintings were moved to this castle for safekeeping.

Leonardo da Vinci was one of many to find inspiration in this unique, rocky landscape in Tuscany.

A blend of nature and art awaits visitors to this park.

The ruins of a hermitage constructed during the 12th century.

A unique Tuscan hideaway acts as an art mecca as well as a hotel.

The eerie ruins of this feudal fortress witnessed the execution of 60 conspirators in 1387.

This 21st century cabinet of curiosities includes dinosaur bones, moon rocks, film memorabilia, and more.

Feast on buckets of garlicky snails.

This architectural beauty is the home to a personal collection of more than 600 examples of mechanical musical instruments.

Rainwater transformed this old quarry into a peaceful pond you won't find in most tourist books.

A lush oasis full of vibrant plants and striking geometric displays.

Men in rubber-soled boots serve as your "brakes" on this toboggan ride Hemingway described as "exhilarating."

A perfectly circular lake is formed by the crater of an ancient underwater volcano.

A submerged village appears when dam levels drop.

This gaping hole in the middle of a remote mountain lake looks like a portal to another dimension.

In Portugal, a secluded stretch of untouched natural beauty hides at the bottom of a steep hill.

One Portuguese poet described this cape, the westernmost point in mainland Europe, as "where the land ends and the sea begins."

A unique seaside cave where Aleister Crowley faked his own death.

One of the most beautiful bookstores in the world hides a neo-Gothic interior behind an art nouveau facade.

Eat the ultimate iteration of Portugal's most beloved pastry.

Sip cherry liqueur at a bar dating back to 1840.

After the owner of this Art Nouveau home died, it was turned into a museum displaying a lifetime dedicated to art.

In the Monastery of São Vicente resides a gallery devoted to a breathtaking collection of seashells.