Places bryanwoerner Wants to Go

Lima’s Museum of Anthropology is lined with thousands of elongated human craniums.

32,000 tiny soldiers are posed in 23 historical settings.

This tiny river island switches sovereignty every six months as part of a rare, centuries-old agreement.

Ecuador's largest Incan ruins show evidence of sophisticated irrigation and diplomacy among the ancient builders.

Wisconsin's most celebrated export gets the royal treatment on I-94.

Fire meets ice at the southernmost volcano on Earth.

A tongue-in-cheek arcade where the games are based on everyday life.

When you can afford only half a road, you build only half a road.

America's smallest town is run by its single citizen/mayor/librarian/bartender.

The world's largest collection of intentionally useless inventions.

Two awe-inspiring globes from the reign of the Sun King hang from the ceiling of France's national library.

This leafy estate is worth $18 million and is so grand it has two mailing addresses.

A little known Colombian theme park of giant curiosities.

Trails through lava-carved tube-caves display sparkling bacteria and a rich history.

A small, peaceful sculpture garden with a grim memorial to a disaster that took place a few blocks away.

An eclectic art form practiced by untrained masters is celebrated at this museum in the heart of Zagreb's old Upper Town.

In one Santa Monica parking lot a mushroom cloud made of chains heralds a message of peace.

This small New York museum examines Chinese history from its origins right up to its arrival in the city.

This German museum is devoted to all aspects of grave culture from headstones to coffins.

A beautifully well-preserved ancient Roman villa.

Mausoleums, astronomy, and animatronic dinosaurs at this memorial to an assassinated American president.

This unique collection collects pieces of art etched into thin pieces of stone.

This tower-tomb honors a president who only held office for a little over a month but dedicated his life to his country.

In this relatively flat state the highest point is an honored place.