Embark on a journey through Italy’s hidden gems with the What to See in Italy category on WeirdItaly.com. Discover offbeat attractions, peculiar landmarks, and enigmatic sites that reveal the country’s lesser-known and captivating side. Unveil the mysteries and legends surrounding Italy’s most intriguing destinations, and explore the beauty that lies off the beaten path.
Mount Etna is an active volcano on the east coast of Sicily, close to Catania and Messina. Mount Etna is one of the most active … Read more
Castel del Monte lies in Apulia, Puglia. In 1996 Castel del Monte was named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO as “a unique masterpiece of … Read more
Craco: A Town Frozen in Time Craco old town (Matera Province, Basilicata) was abandoned in 1963 due to recurring landslides. Between the years of 1959 … Read more
Facts & History of E.U.R. Esposizione Universale Roma EUR is an acronym for Esposizione Universale Roma and is a perfect example of fascist architecture. Fascist … Read more
Moon Valley is located on a small peninsula (Capo Testa) in the extreme north of Sardinia Island. Since the 60s the island is a destination for hippies and people who want to run away from society.
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Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the law. Love is the law, love under will. [Law of Thelema, Aleister Crowley] In April … Read more
The submerged Belltower of Curon The pleasant village of Graun, in Italian Curon Venosta, is located in the heart of the tourist region Val Venosta, … Read more
The Christ of the Abyss is a bronze statue placed in 1954 on the bottom of the bay of San Fruttuoso, between Camogli and Portofino … Read more
The Garden of Ninfa in Sermoneta in Italy Garden of Ninfa is a beautiful park not far from Sermoneta, Lazio. The garden includes the remains … Read more
A Roman aqueduct, Etruscan tombs, an abandoned medieval church, and a town within a few meters. Monterano stands on a tuff hill whose sides dive … Read more
In 1979 six members of the local speleological team of UTEC of Narni, in Umbria, below the ruins of an ancient Dominican monastery, discovered a … Read more
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Museum of the mummies of Ferentillo The Museum of mummies is a museum located in Ferentillo (in the province of Terni) that exhibits the ancient … Read more
Gardens of Bomarzo, Images, Facts and History The Park of the Monsters (or Gardens of Bomarzo), created in the 16th century, is an arcane monumental … Read more
A fascinating theory based on the similarities between the Racconti del Filó and some of Lovecraft’s most disturbing novels such as The Shadow Over Innsmouth. … Read more