Places bibliobecca Wants to Go

A boulder in the Churchyard of Down Cathedral marks the legendary burial place of "The Apostle of Ireland."

Andrew Carnegie funded the building of almost 3,000 libraries across the world, this was the first.

The city of Parma's cathedral is home to one of the greatest illusionistic frescoes of the Renaissance.

The walls of a colonial-era fort encircle a small, tropical assortment of plant life.

This former INS center is now home to a thriving community of artists, from performers to painters to architects.

This statue once earned the distinction as one of the "Three Major Disappointments of the World."

Once the grandest synagogue in medieval Spain, it now stands as a memorial of the 15th-century Jewish exile.

The oldest church in Mantua was buried for centuries under the facades of other structures.

An Iron Age hillfort rooted in Arthurian legend was made famous by musician Peter Gabriel.

The “Sistine Chapel” of the Middle Ages merges 11th-century science and religion in wondrous hues.

One of the best-preserved Roman amphitheaters is still used today, but for less brutal events.

This sculpture marks the spot where one of the greatest Roman rulers was proclaimed emperor.

This hill and tower are steeped in legend, from King Arthur to the Holy Grail.

This beautifully restored fortification kept the city safe for centuries.

This museum of Viking vessels allows visitors to take a replica out for a spin.

This seaside sanctuary was once one of the most important religious sites for women in ancient Greece.

This museum preserves over-the-top masterpieces that once qualified artisans for membership into a medieval guild.

One of the earliest depictions of an Arthurian scene that is shrouded in mystery.

An amazing example of early-20th-century architecture, this church features marble transported from Utah.

This magnificent castle grew from a small Moorish fortress, and reportedly inspired two iconic Disney castles.

Magnificent frescoes decorate the interior of this Romanesque church, which also showcases an unusual phenomenon during winter solstice.

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

This museum in the famously blue neighborhood of Sidi Bou Saïd showcases a traditional Tunisian lifestyle.

This museum is dedicated solely to this millennia-old handheld cooling device.