Places bibliobecca Wants to Go

Grand architectural relics gain a new life in this Pennsylvania warehouse.

The largest public library in the United Kingdom was designed to reflect the industrial and artistic history of the city where it stands.

A discarded umbrella stand from a women's prison is an object of pride at a library that is dedicated to women's culture and achievements.

The castle that provided the setting for much of 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail' is now a pilgrimage site for fans.

Sip colonial-era cocktails at this monthly recreation of a 1740 watering hole.

In the aftermath of the murder of six educators at Sandy Hook Elementary School, a memorial was constructed to remember all the teachers, administrators and staff who lost their lives.

This small, but beautiful waterfall has attracted visits from artists, composers, and two United States presidents.

Home to thousands of dolls from around the world, including the "blue-eyed dolls" that came to Japan as American ambassadors.

Wander the locker-lined, terrazzo-floored halls and sleep in a former classroom at this unique inn.

This airy five-floor library and museum houses thousands of books and rotating exhibits on Japanese monsters and anime.

A permanent outdoor art installation made up of more than 100 mushroom-shaped lights.

Dine on dumplings at the oldest dim sum restaurant in New York.

A honeycomb-like structure of interlocking shelves creates a beehive of books.

The hippo that stands on this university campus was once a drunken flea market purchase.

The unpredictability of this pendulum's movements has drawn visitors to this magnificent church for decades.

This sacred site lives up to its name with its majestic, color-splashed sandstone formations.

Kakadu National Park is known for its stunning beauty and its rock art, which represents the longest historical records of any continuous civilization on Earth.

A glimpse into the state's vibrant literary culture along with inspiring stories from an inclusive author community.

A cheeky name for an observatory visitor's center.

A giant baby floats in the middle of Singapore’s nature park.

This state-of-the-art planetarium takes architectural inspiration from the sun itself.

The legacy of a wealthy executive and his wife, this little-known art museum features works by Picasso, Monet, Renoir, Cezanne, and more.

This historic castle is one of the oldest and most impressive in all of Japan.

A small museum in a ward on the east side of Tokyo showcases the works of one of Japan's greatest ukiyo-e artists.