Places flblom Wants to Go

An enormous dragon scales the walls of this 17-story temple.

This giant bronze Buddha, the third largest in Japan, is the last in an ill-fated series of statues.

A restaurant on Staten Island showcases a different grandmother’s cooking every night.

This small-town Connecticut restaurant gives each diner a free book from its vast library.

The oldest restaurant in the world is this old-world Spanish eatery, still known for its suckling pig.

A rare set of strings by famed instrument maker Antonio Stradivarius is on display in the Royal Palace.

A whimsical brother of the nearby Fallen Angel statue takes the falling part quite literally.

Across the Pacific in a raft, a museum dedicated to Thor Heyerdahl's now legendary expedition.

One man's exploration of the human form, including the bizarre and delightful "Man Attacked by Babies."

The design of this beautifully crafted building was inspired by Norwegian glaciers.

The painter of "The Scream" is laid to rest under a stoic bust of himself in the humble corner of an Oslo cemetery.

This spectacular dome managed to survive after being bombed in World War II, in an event known as the "Miracle of Mosta."

A rare example of an octagonal Catholic church.

This former cathedral is now a bustling library packed with students and pigeons.

One of the oldest scientific gardens in Britain, containing more than 13,302 plant species in its core collection.

Accessible only at low tide, the deserted island is dotted with World War II ruins.

A labyrinth of ancient tunnels hidden below the city holds the ruins of 2,500 years of history.

A galaxy of glowworms—larvae of a gnat—hides deep in the belly of these caves.

A Nesting Doll of Churches.

This Brazilian palace island was once the site of the last grand ball before revolution.

A self built castle built by a salt worker in Brazil.

This Roman arch marks the location of an ancient gate at one of the Seven Hills of Rome.

The engineering wonder and pleasure dome of a much-maligned emperor still holds undiscovered secrets.

Moss-covered sculptures fill this small Brazilian gorge.