Places BryanKnight Wants to Go

One of the greatest collections of coins in the world is housed in the former mansion of an archeological pioneer.

This small museum once served as a royal hunting pavilion for King Otto Friedrich Ludwig.

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

According to legend, this cavern holds the passage that Persephone used to travel to and from the underworld.

What once sat in the world’s spotlight is today a largely disused ghost complex.

A Byzantine-era church hidden in a wooded area below the Acropolis.

This 13th-century monastery chiseled into the side of a mountain is equipped with a bridge that can be lifted to protect against raids.

Ruins of a 13th-century fortress perched above a breathtaking Mediterranean bay.

This 200-meter-high waterfall marks the site of Achilles’ immortal baptism at the mouth of the River Styx.

Heralded as the world's first theater, these ruins are often overlooked as they reside in the shadows of the Acropolis.

This black sand beach was crafted from volcanic explosions including the historic Minoan eruption.

This "volcanic all-day restaurant" is right on the beach.

Legend says this sacred tree was a gift from goddess Athena.

Learn about the sweet, storied legacy of beekeeping in ancient Greece.

This church combines Christian, Byzantine, and ancient Greek architectural elements.

This slumbering beast honors the Bavarian soldiers who died in Greece during a 19th-century typhoid outbreak.

An Art Deco gem that held together the artistic heart of an agricultural community for 92 years.

This symbolic piece of New Orleans architecture is also home to a few ghastly stories.

A comprehensive collection of bonsai set in a beautiful campus.

Walking by this fence is like strolling along a portal to various fictional worlds.

A bike being "eaten" by a tree is the real Vashon legend behind popular children's book, "Red Ranger Came Calling."

Sharing the often-overlooked story of America's Black soldiers.

A massive environmental project transformed this former smelter into a beautiful park.

This famous bridge twisted itself into oblivion, but not for the reason you might think.