Places DeirdreJ6972 Wants to Go

An ancient instrument used to measure the waters of the Nile so Egyptian farmers would know whether to expect famine or flood.

An ancient city exhumed from the depths of the ocean.

Obelisks and stone pineapples in the Irish countryside.

Built on the remains of one the Incas’ most important gathering spots, this square keeps the spirit of a fallen empire alive.

An Inca spa, military outpost or maybe… both?

This geometric feat is a testament to the Incas' mesmerizing architectural abilities.

A highland eco-park celebrates more than a thousand varieties of tuber.

Situated on a sacred Inca site, this 16th-century cathedral took nearly 100 years to build.

A painting in the historic Cathedral Basilica depicts Jesus and his disciples dining on a traditional Peruvian menu.

A fascinating little museum all about the rich history of Peru’s famous plant.

Death rituals and sacrifice inside a Peruvian megalith.

The stones of this Incan wall complex fit together so well you couldn't fit a piece of paper between some of them.

This defunct, fortress-like prison has been the setting for several movies.

The origin of this mechanical boy was a mystery until he revealed his maker by writing it in perfect cursive.

Dr Barnes' $25 billion private collection of art and arboretum.

A rare view of a preserved Victorian science museum.

This scout retreat, still in use today, was the filming location for the original “Friday the 13th” film.

This ominously named New Jersey street seems to be attracting over-the-top legends of its own making.

This stone tower marks a lookout point over the historic Washington Crossing, and maybe some buried treasure.

An extraordinary collection of vampire-themed antiques lurks on the second floor of a store.

Once on display alongside a giant Gumby, it’s as tall as a nine-story building when fully extended.

Inside this 150-year-old barn turned antique shop is a vast array of items for curios hunters.

The final resting place of the Hollywood star who came to a tragic end.

This young woman's tombstone names her murderer, who is buried in the same cemetery.