Places Ciaran Wants to Go

A jungle in the heart of São Paulo reminds visitors of what Brazil looked like untouched by man.

A huge boat-shaped hotel with a blood red pool and other oddities.

One of São Paulo's tight urban intersections has become a haven for graffiti artists ever since a single Batman started the trend.

The bookstore with bookshelves built into unlikely places.

The crypts are so large they're basically their own underground church.

One of the largest lenses of its kind ever created, this former ship beacon has been brought down to Earth.

Once home to a local bear named "Bruno."

A small plaque highlights the damage caused by German air raids during World War II.

Robotic car thieves, freakish animals and huge neon floats in Northern Ireland's capital.

This hidden museum examines the complex history of the country's law enforcement.

Step into Narnia at this small park featuring statues from "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe."

The statue honors a beloved bird that once roamed St. George's Market.

An Irish cemetery filled with victims of political strife and violent conflict, including the grave of Bobby Sands.

An 80-year-old plane tree is devouring an iron bench at Ireland's oldest law school.

These impressively detailed battle scenes depict the violence and tragedy of war in miniature.

A collection of sculptures that explore what's at stake when nature is thrown out of balance.

A whimsical roadside community of little metal people.

The behemoth beasts engaged in an epic battle is the second-tallest statue in the contiguous United States.

An underwater city for the dead.

This historical swimming pool near Miami is emptied and refilled each day with naturally filtered water.

America's only city hall with minarets took architectural cues from Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves.

An elaborate, hidden model train in the Needham Town Forest.

This memorial garden is the final resting place of many beloved pets including that of a famous explorer.

This statue intended for children to enjoy became a minor political spat.