Places anatolejolly Wants to Go

A monument marking the first airplane flights in Japan hints at the dark history behind its peaceful park setting.

A living lighting fixture.

The unedited photograph called "Bliss" has graced the screens of over a billion computers.

This memorial commemorating fallen Swiss Guards of the French Revolution has been called the saddest stone in the world.

The topiary maze at the Habsburg hunting lodge.

A university observatory dome painted to resemble the beloved 'Star Wars' droid.

On high feast days, the entire blue-glass front of this modern church opens up to reveal the small wooden church inside.

The entrance to this Frankfurt subway station looks like an old tram car crashed into the concrete sidewalk.

This futuristic German spa allows visitors to float in a pool of salt water while zoning out to underwater techno.

Once one of the most beautiful buildings in Serbia, this palace stands abandoned in a park.

Visit Finnish architect Matti Suuronen's first UFO-shaped home.

Sculpture park built by a 50-year-old widow.

This roadside attraction became locally famous for its unintentionally phallic shape.

This Native American petroglyph marks the location of an important, Creek trail.

One man's lifetime collection of tiny objects of wisdom gathered from around the world, on display for public enjoyment.

This adorable birdlike police box is designed based on a play on words.

The only ancient owl carving found east of the Mississippi.

The largest collection of medicinal plants in Australia is also home to a witch who will show you how to use them.

A jungle cave in Peru of unknown depths, otherworldly sounds, and strange nocturnal birds that navigate by echolocation.

Another entry into the world of Edinburgh's pop-up artworks.

A fairy tale castle in modern Rome.

At this former Prohibition speakeasy, electric birds signaled the arrival of hooch.

This restaurant offers a side of antiques, curios, and a bathroom chock full of owls.

There are owls with glowing eyes in Herald Square.