Places eastpaula Wants to Go

Anyone wanting to know what a dwarven mine sounds like need only visit the tunnels of this New Zealand artillery compound.

This poignant sculpture of a gnarled weapon is a symbol of non-violence.

This cone-shaped bomb shelter, modeled on German design, is a rare WWII relic that never saw use but still looms over the harbor.

Famous for his giant trolls, Thomas Dambo's lesser-known early work is a creative 3D mural with sustainable birdhouses.

A 19th-century subterranean reservoir repurposed as a contemporary art cave.

The largest bottled beer collection in the world holds over 22,000 unique beer bottles.

This contemplative sculpture made out of old machine parts is meant to be the first in a series of sculptures around the world.

An unconventional and naturalistic sculpture depicting the artist marking his territory on an exterior faculty wall.

Visitors are treated to a stained glass kaleidoscope interior inside this work of art.

Climb to the top of its spiral spire for spectacular views of Copenhagen.

Copenhagen's "other" little mermaid marks the historic location of past sea maid sightings.

This unique architectural wonder is also tied to one of the 20th-century's most renowned writers.

The verdant mossy ruins of a Franciscan monastery lie in the remote Sintra hills awaiting exploration.

This unreal Portuguese palace looks as though it's made from a pile of different castles.

This eccentrically decorated palace is replete with grottoes, fountains, tunnels, and caves.

An ancient and majestic fortress that played an integral role in Portugal's road to independence.

A hidden three-foot-wide house separates these two regal churches.

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

The stunning interior of this Gothic church is covered in ornate gold details.

This historic streetcar system has been running since the 19th-century.

The tunnel's elegant proportions keep you snug with no claustrophobia freak-out.

This walkway is so narrow it needs its own light to stop pedestrian traffic jams.

This doorless 20th-century elevator doesn't stop or slow down.

Street artists transformed an abandoned air vent into the beloved Star Wars robot.