Places bibliobecca Wants to Go

This tidal island, a sacred site in early English Christianity, was the target of a notable Viking invasion.

An immersive Māori village where you can learn history and heritage through dance, ceremony, song, architecture, and food.

Designated as an Underground Railroad research site.

A simple but powerful tribute to the 20 victims of the 1692 witch trials.

Garments from across the globe call this hidden gem home.

Before becoming a poet John Keats studied here to become a surgeon.

Organisms normally seen under a microscope decorate this church.

Inspired by Thomas Stothard's painting of the "Journey to Canterbury," albeit with Canterbury natives.

This eye-catching sculpture of rural life seems a bit out of place at a suburban intersection in front of a car dealership.

This local mascot has been a presence in the area since the 1960s.

After being bombed and largely abandoned, this former railway workshop has been transformed into a lively market space.

Stone markers on the campus of Gallaudet University commemorate a peculiar school tradition.

Edinburgh’s version of the Sistine Chapel is this former church, with an interior covered in paintings done by one woman over the course of nearly a decade.

A tribute to the artist and activist who created the rainbow pride flag.

This life-size monument honors the legacy of a famous literary feline.

Inside a London bookstore, a fireplace that once belonged to the illustrator responsible for a famous set of tarot cards.

The only labyrinth within the city of Alexandria.

This massive redwood tree has stood in Northern California for nearly 2,000 years.

A brass and marble scale model of the solar system embedded in the concrete.

A monument to the real explorer and bear who inspired characters in Philip Pullman's 'His Dark Materials.'

Where you can experience the story of Appalachia, as told by Appalachians.

This series of paintings celebrate a locally beloved snail species.

This black cat was actually designed to ward off bad luck.

A touching statue dedicated to Japan's first therapy dog.