Places esj74 Wants to Go

Bold black and white motifs of life and death add a dramatic flair to this 17th-century crypt.

Architectural monsters are devouring this palace's every door and window.

This small Roman arch was transformed into a dwelling by the founder of the Trinitarian Order.

This tiny home was originally a narrow alleyway.

The ruins of the first Spanish settlement in Puerto Rico.

Puerto Rico's oldest rum producer started its 140-year-old business with "a little barrel."

This former sugarcane transport tunnel is now a portal to a lovely beach.

Legend has it this historic port was a popular hideout and smuggling spot for pirates.

The short hike is worth the stunning views and crystal blue waters of a secluded beach.

This ''hidden'' 19th-century bridge played a simple, yet important role during the Spanish-American War.

Shop for books in the New Orleans house where William Faulkner once lived.

Built some 700 years ago, this Taíno ceremonial site features ball courts, petroglyphs, and evidence of ancient astronomy practices.

The world's second largest single-dish radio telescope, once used to contact E.T.

An enchanting natural wonder in Puerto Rico's Camuy River Park.

This beautiful park on the outskirts of Rome protects the ruins of two colossal ancient aqueducts.

Jesus' footprints and the first catacombs in the world.

One of seven Jewish catacombs in Rome and one of only two open to the public.

One of Rome's most picturesque and original bridges was also a popular choice for Grand Tour artists.

A huge enchanting public park just outside the ancient walls of Rome.

The Vatican's secret porn-festooned bathroom was painted in erotic murals by one of the greatest artists of the Renaissance.

The first Russian Orthodox church in the Catholic city of Rome in almost a thousand years.

2300-year-old Roman road connecting the empire.

The only "Egyptian" pyramid in Europe and the legendary tomb of Remus.

More sculpture than building, this architecturally significant temple was built on the spot of Saint Peter's crucifixion.