Places missymuses Wants to Go

This enigmatic artifact is a rare depiction of an ancient Iberian noblewoman.

This old medieval prison tower has been a site of astronomical research for more than 250 years.

This captivating Bronze Age timber circle spent centuries concealed by the tides.

On this wooded path, a stained-glass window creates a spellbinding forest cathedral.

Drink and dine in a coral cave that's at least 120,000 years old.

This informal museum is a magical trove of anonymous art collected from car boots and flea markets.

A monument commemorating the role of Alaska's native Tlingit guides in the Klondike Gold Rush.

The striking jade death mask of an ancient Maya king is displayed in a replica tomb in Mexico City.

An extraordinary mix of Phoenician, Roman, early Christian, and Byzantine ruins beautifully set overlooking the Mediterranean.

It took 160 years to complete the most ornate church in Ecuador.

This medieval sanctuary's tree-framed door looks like a portal to a mythical realm.

This grounded passenger jet is now a restaurant, complete with rows of seats and “flight attendant” servers.

Two large eyes painted anonymously on a mountain overlooking the city pay homage to an old legend.

This extensive collection of vintage Soviet cars is the only one of its kind in the Caucasus.

This eatery re-creates dishes from the Ottoman Empire so you can dine like a sultan.

A simple tribute to the migrant workers who landed here before walking hundreds of miles to Victoria's gold mines.

A little-known museum of Ancient Roman and Ancient Greek artifacts.

A friendly monster lurks outside the State Library Victoria.

Living fossils in this remote Australian bay provide a glimpse of what Earth may have looked like 3.5 billion years ago.

This cafe offers a curated collection of treats and tipples made by monks and nuns.

This gorgeous reading room houses the oldest and largest art history library in the Netherlands.

More than a million titles fill the labyrinthine shelves of this prestigious private library.

A monument to the thrice mayor of London who according to lore made his fortune by selling his rat-chasing cat.

This small museum in a former church crypt contains artifacts of the Elephant Man, Jack the Ripper and Florence Nightingale.