Places bauer1122 Wants to Go

Spiral-bound community recipes and antiquarian gems mingle at this small East Village shop.

The tradition of open-air secondhand and antiquarian bookselling in Paris dates back to the Renaissance.

The oldest bookstore in Iceland.

An old spiral fire escape dangles above a public courtyard in Midtown Oklahoma City.

An opportunity to walk in the footsteps of Nobel Peace Prize winners.

Thousands of coffin-like pillars make up this controversial Holocaust memorial.

The beloved statue at the National Academy of Sciences is oh so inviting to sit on.

According to local folklore, this odd face on a wall of Rudyard Kipling's former home can bring visitors a bit of luck.

Legend says squeezing into this slender stone seat will make your wish come true.

Rubbing the buttons along this statue's coat is considered good luck.

Also known as Uncle Karl, the beloved bronze copper keeps a watchful eye on St. Stephen’s Basilica while people rub his lucky belly.

It's good luck to be mocked by this monkey.

A shining memorial to a Belgian hero is said to bring luck to anyone who touches it.

If you ever wanted to touch a medieval mercenary’s three testicles, look no further.

For over 300 years this little carving has been the city’s good luck charm.

Petting this mysterious iron monkey supposedly brings good luck.

This bronze boar's snout has been rubbed to a golden sheen by visitors seeking good fortune.

This beloved marketplace mascot poops money and grants good luck.

When you visit his grave, be sure to rub the Great Emancipator's nose for good luck.

Touching this 18th-century Scottish philosopher’s toe allegedly conjures good fortune.

A “floating horse” hangs menacingly over the heads of passersby.

This memorial was created by an Irish nurse who lived in New York City during 9/11.

This sculpture by artist Fritz Keonig survived the 9/11 attacks and now stands as a monument to the victims.

A small piece of Scotland sits in a park in Lower Manhattan.