Places alexandregiess Wants to Go

A Dutch passageway's artistic, aquatic-themed makeover pays tribute to the capital city's famed waterways.

Seven mini rowhouses fill the gap between 54 and 70 Westerstraat.

The world's first zoo for microbes collecting the horrible and wonderful things living on and around us.

A floating cat sanctuary on an Amsterdam canal.

Cat art as far as the eye can see.

An Amsterdam street lined with antique shops each one dedicated to a different obscure collection.

The world's only museum devoted to the wonders of fluorescence.

In an Auckland neighborhood, looming chopsticks lift noodles from the sidewalk.

The platform atop this verdant volcano was built with the help of a royal elephant.

An enormous roadside attraction in the heart of Spain's toy-making hub.

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

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.

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

This once-forgotten oasis in the middle of Lisbon was first created over a century ago quite by accident.

The best place in the world to buy tinned fish.

Portugal's National Pantheon has a history of curses, collapses and financial problems.

One of the smallest bookstores on the planet.

An exquisite collection of fairytale conveyances that puts most car museums to shame.

Located in the thermoelectric factory that once powered the entire city, this Portuguese museum is shockingly fascinating.

Ring the bell to enter a bar that looks equal parts museum and old curiosity shop.

This charming candle shop has been in business since 1789.

Elaborately carved to showcase the glorious wealth that the age of exploration brought to the Portuguese empire.

This Industrial Age architectural and engineering gem helps visitors and residents alike traverse Lisbon, “The City of Seven Hills.”