Places Alpy Wants to Go

The spectacular subterranean collection includes dazzling minerals, including a piece of "kryptonite."

Mexico's largest collection of masks is found in the ruins of an abandoned convent.

Hotel designed around a 16th century Mexican bullring.

In Mexico, an abandoned Scottish-looking castle stands as a tribute to love.

This ornate church designed by a self-taught architect is an eclectic masterpiece in the heart of Central Mexico.

The history of this futuristic crypt-turned-temple is as curious as its facade.

Legends, sculptures, and unique tombs can be seen lurking in these connected cemeteries.

A uniquely robust and historic look at Mexico's omnipresent dance with Death.

The artwork detailing the city's history features a few controversial characters.

A museum dedicated to the famous Mexican illustrator's iconic calaveras.

Underneath this Byzantinian church lies a necropolis filled with ancient tombs and the ruins of previous churches.

A striking symbol of the Bulgarian capital.

Eastern Bloc nostalgia, anybody?

A Bulgarian monument to Russia's role in World War II is constantly being painted in pop culture protest.

A collection of art from Bulgaria's time as a communist state.

A vast Communist-era exhibition space in the Bulgarian capital.

A gigantic statue of a Russian soldier watches over the ancient city of Plovdiv, a prominent reminder of the Soviet period in Bulgaria.

This ancient theater, restored in the 20th century, lives on as a venue for dramatic and musical performances.

The bust of Romania’s most notorious ruler, Vlad Dracula aka "Vlad the Impaler," keeps watch over the ruins of his medieval court.

A celebration of all things tacky, garish, and bizarrely creative in the Romanian capital.

This museum offers a journey back to the Belle Epoque era of Romania.

The preserved arm of a third-century sorcerer is believed to have the power to lift curses and spells.

This snug medieval lane is one of the narrowest streets in the world.

A fire once nearly devoured this gorgeous 14th-century Gothic cathedral.