Places Erin Wants to Go

Iran's "Rose Garden Palace," built during 131 years of rule by Qajar kings, consists of 17 stunning structures.

This ancient burial site is believed to be one of the first earthquake-protected structures in the world.

This 17th-century structure is a beautiful testimony to traditional Persian architecture

The cathedral stands in New Jufa, Isfahan's Armenian quarter that was established in 1606.

17th century mosque for Shah Abbas' harem.

A spectacular rainbow of stained glass makes the "Pink Mosque" one of the most beautiful in Iran.

The palace of the King of Kings, burned by Alexander the Great.

Mirrors and glass shards cover every inch of this arrestingly beautiful mosque.

This singular art museum in São Paulo is unique inside and out.

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

A charming Spanish village sits atop this natural limestone overpass.

Hundreds of stone stairs and a winding medieval bridge connect this haunting Spanish island to the mainland.

An enchanting monastery in the Spanish countryside appears lifted from a fantasy tale.

These magnificent city walls rise from the barren sun-baked Spanish plains like something straight out of a fairytale.

Three bridges and one giant canyon make up this fantastic Spanish settlement.

One of the most spectacular bridges in Spain spans a narrow chasm that divides the city of Ronda.

Earth's rocky history has rarely glittered so brightly as it does in this Spanish museum.

This fascinating and poignant museum chronicles every imaginable aspect of Spanish colonialism in the Americas.

Of course Salvador Dalí lived in a castle...

One of the few remaining ancient aqueducts described by Frontinus as 'the most solemn testimony of the Empire.'

Giant eggs, walls of bread, and nightmare surreality mark the largest collection of works by Salvador Dalí.

Mountain where Jesus was first tempted by the Devil.

One of Antoni Gaudí’s earliest buildings, built between 1886 and 1890 for the industrialist Eusebi Güell.

The final resting place of the great navigator, or maybe his brother.