Rome, Italy
Mamertine Prison
This ancient Roman prison is decorated with an upside-down cross not as blasphemy but as saintly tribute.
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Places I want to go
Places on this traveler's wishlist.
Rome, Italy
The Head of St. John the Baptist at San Silvestro in Capite
One of several skulls claiming to belong to the beheaded St. John the Baptist is on display at this Roman church.
Rome, Italy
Porta Alchemica
An alchemist's “magic door” stands in the middle of a Roman park.
Rome, Italy
Zuccari Palace
Architectural monsters are devouring this palace's every door and window.
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Berlin, Germany
Spreepark
An eerie, derelict amusement park in Berlin.
Fujinomiya, Japan
Tenshou-Kyousha Shrine Mermaid Mummy
Reportedly 1,400 years old, this may be the first of the Fiji Mermaids.
Permanently Closed
Tokorozawa, Japan
"Ju-On: The Grudge" House
An infamous house made famous by director Takashi Shimizu.
Mitaka, Japan
Ghibli Museum
A magical place that lets you play in and explore the world of Studio Ghibli.
Yokohama, Japan
Shin-Yokohama Ramen Museum
This historical theme park celebrates all things noodle.
Gablenz, Germany
Rakotzbrücke Devil’s Bridge
This jaw-dropping 19th-century bridge uses its reflection to form what appears to be a perfect circle.
Vatican City
Vatican Necropolis
Hidden beneath the famous St. Peter's Basilica is a veritable city of the dead that may hold the remains of St. Peter himself.
Hiroshima, Japan
Hiroshima Peace Memorial
Peace Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome.
Tsuruoka, Japan
Sokushinbutsu of Dainichibou Temple
The self-mummified monks of Japan.
