Places 85wombats Wants to Go

Tucked away in the forest, these giant wooden trolls delight visitors in Charlestown, Rhode Island.

Five mythical trolls have taken up residence in woods and hidden on paths at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens.

Architectureal fantasy quarter of Rome.

This Roman arch marks the location of an ancient gate at one of the Seven Hills of Rome.

A huge enchanting public park just outside the ancient walls of Rome.

More sculpture than building, this architecturally significant temple was built on the spot of Saint Peter's crucifixion.

This gallery commissioned by Cardinal Spada is known for its magnificent optical illusion.

Charles Dickens was not a fan of the ghastly wall dressings in this 6th century church.

The ruins of an abbey believed to have been founded by Charlemagne in the 9th century.

This one-of-a-kind Roman arch is not actually dedicated to the god Janus.

A colossal aqueduct from the second century B.C., deeply hidden in a gorge on the outskirts of Rome.

A large grotto built in the 16th century amidst Florence's famous Boboli gardens.

Over 50 exquisite hand-painted Renaissance maps decorate a Medici storage room.

The only urban monument in the world designed by the great surrealist painter Salvador Dalí.

Hidden behind a wall, Spanish nuns distribute their signature sweets on a revolving tray.

The world's largest wooden structure.

This magnificent market stands as a poignant symbol of the suffering caused by the Spanish Civil War.

Fascinating exhibits of prehistoric and ancient artifacts displayed with a uniquely modern touch.

Down this yellow brick road, visitors are treated to toadstool houses and massive mushroom sculptures.

A well-restored ancient archaeology site gives a real feel for life during the Roman age.

This amazing example of Valencian Art Nouveau looks more like a cathedral than a public market.

Once the grandest synagogue in medieval Spain, it now stands as a memorial of the 15th-century Jewish exile.

The fragmented remains of a massive public bath connected to the city's water supply.

The ruins of an ancient stadium that hosted gripping chariot and horse races.