Places flblom Wants to Go

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

A beautiful but toxic fountain of mercury.

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

One of Antoni Gaudí's most classic buildings is well-known for its "dragon-back" design.

This cemetery features modernist statues as strange as its name.

These secluded and abandoned anti-aircraft defenses have become one the most scenic viewpoints in Barcelona.

This funky former tobacco factory is one of the most striking examples of Madrid's cultural diversity.

Over two centuries old and counting, Madrid's massive botanical garden contains one of Europe's only desert environments.

This amazing abuela became a diehard metal fan late in life and an icon of Madrid's '80s rock scene.

Among the oldest structures in Madrid, these Moorish walls once guarded the medieval city of Mayrit.

An 11th-century mountaintop fortress that played a crucial role in Italy's papal wars is now a vacation rental.

A band of aerialists and circus performers putting on incredible shows in East Williamsburg.

Leaf through over 30,000 artists' sketchbooks in what may be the world's largest collection of doodles

A priceless work of art created by the saint's own blood sister hangs in a San Antonio basilica.

A gorgeous garden oasis with winding paths, stone bridges, and a troubling history.

A mother's mourning for her lost son is remembered in this small park embedded with his memory.

This big empty pig is a nostalgic throwback to mid-20th-century Texas barbecue.

The 40-foot-tall votive candle is the largest of its kind.

A National Historic Landmark with a scenic clock tower and park filled with deer and peacocks, plus a military museum.

This museum tucked below a charming cafe gives a brief snapshot of photographic history.

A jaw-dropping "megalibrary" that turns book-browsing into a geometric adventure.

This public library and its impressive collection of academic books have not changed since the 17th century.

This "City of Books" holds a museum, library, and the complete personal book collections of five of Mexico's greatest thinkers.

A building facade covered with the statues of 11 giants of Tajik literature.