Sanctuaries

This century-old site established by King Mwezi Gisabo preserves the art of Burundi's ancient drum rituals.

High in the Italian Alps, a lonely chapel with a striking view of the Matterhorn.

Hundreds of years ago, this lion-shaped door knocker could help a person accused of a crime find temporary safe haven in Durham Cathedral.

This wildlife trust is dedicated to orphaned elephant rescue and conservation.

Once an aquarium, this sanctuary now rescues sharks and rays from fishing nets.

This wondrous hideaway is suspended in a bamboo forest above a sanctuary for rescued llamas and alpacas.

A rehabilitation center for confiscated, orphaned, and abandoned chimpanzees.

Beautiful views of the surrounding hills and birds of prey can be found at this sanctuary.

A quiet spot commemorating two naturalists who had to choose between love and the university at which they both taught.

A hidden oasis in the heart of Minneapolis is also an Important Bird Area.

Visitors to this museum will find architectural oddities, an art gallery, and an unlikely bird sanctuary.

During World War II, the Shroud of Turin was secreted to this remote southern Italian complex.

An often overlooked ancient site in downtown Athens with substantial history (and nature).

A rescue facility that caters specifically to wolf-dog hybrids, and educates about these unique animals.

A wonderful safe haven founded in the 1960s to rescue endangered monkeys from the pet trade.

Where you can photograph wild black bears without worrying about becoming dinner.