Places atraveller Wants to Go

One man’s collection of photography books has transformed into a charming exhibition space.

This medieval manuscript collection has some of the most obscure and ancient texts in the world.

When the Soviets destroyed the historic Armenian monastery they somehow left its bell tower intact.

This extraordinary, multi-pillared monument depicts the fascinating history of Georgia.

A small but hugely whimsical theater where marionettes play out the "The Battle of Stalingrad."

This neon lit Georgian cave claims to hold the boulder Prometheus was chained to.

These Stalin-era industrial 'death traps' hang lifeless above the city

Small church on top of a huge rock column.

Ancient rock-hewn town that witnessed key events of Georgian history.

A massive line that stretches across the floor of Bologna’s largest church was created by a 17th-century scientist to measure the movements of the Sun.

These traffic lights celebrate the 100 year anniversary of the women's suffrage movement in Lithuania.

Geothermal resources are cooled in this oddly-shaped structure before being used for irrigation

A seemingly simple canyon that was the backdrop to a number of famous movies.

A ghostly mansion in the middle of downtown Tunis.

A 15th-century granary that played the role of futuristic slave quarters in the world of 'Star Wars.'

The original movie set for the home of 'Star Wars' hero Luke Skywalker.

The middle finger of modernity.

A masterpiece of modern architecture that caused quite a stir in Paris, recreated in Bologna half a century later.

A beloved local artist has been honored with this statue of a man emerging from a toilet.

This building features dozens of faces along its facade, although one is a bit chilling.

The wreckage of a tragic plane crash is on display at this museum devoted to a famous Italian conspiracy.

A diverse collection of wax, bone, papier-maché and mummified relics.

Once known for its horse-powered knife sharpening, this 200-year-old shop offers an array of blades and hard-to-find culinary tools.

This zoological museum began as the first great curiosity cabinet.