Places akelleya Wants to Go

A wonderfully kitsch bookstore the size of a supermarket.

This collection of over 50 murals celebrates Brussels' rich history as the self-proclaimed home of the "comic strip."

In the middle of a Brussels roundabout, a cargo container balancing on its edge.

One of Hollywood's most iconic actresses was born in an upscale Brussels neighborhood in 1929.

This cannonball has been lodged in the church wall since a 1695 bombardment destroyed the city center.

A hidden museum focusing on the sexual aspects of anthropology.

Lovers proclaim their unbreakable bond by leaving their names on locks fastened onto the Shoreditch fence in East London.

This 19th-century pub features stained-glass windows celebrating Victorian-era “champions.”

No one knows who created the statues or if they are arranged properly—let alone the artwork's real name.

This unique bridge curls up like a caterpillar to let boats pass and then unfurls again to span a small canal.

Claiming to be the oldest hat store in the world, this historic haberdashery had a hand (and a head) in the creation of the Bowler.

This home on a quiet suburban street is completely covered with vibrant mosaics.

A naturally mummified 2,000-year-old man.

This pub was 238 years old when it decided to revamp its image: It started serving Thai food.

A domino effect created with Britain’s iconic telephone boxes.

This beautiful Victorian ironwork masterpiece was built to keep London from smelling like poop.

This London plaque marks the spot where David Bowie's famous alien made his debut.

19th-century scientists would make the pilgrimage here to verify the precision of their measuring sticks.

A hidden treasure in London with a rich medieval history, and the resting place of many luminaries.

Mary Kelly was last seen here before she was murdered by Jack the Ripper.

A statue marks the exact spot where The Boy Who Never Grows Up made his first literary appearance.

An artistic tribute to the famous singer, just around the corner from where he was born.

Scattered throughout London are ancient remnants of the city's former bounding wall.

A mysterious pair of mice eating a piece of cheese is London's smallest public sculpture.