Places georgiefhj Wants to Go

Sacked by Vikings, blessed by William the Conqueror, dealt a fatal blow during the French Revolution—these ruins have seen it all.

Ancient paintings known as the "Sistine Chapel of Cave Art."

This 1,300 year old monastery built atop a single rock was once only accessible depending on the whims of the tide.

The sweet story of how American cargo planes became known as "Candy Bombers" during the Berlin Blockade.

This ancient ruined monastery has been destroyed by fire so many times that it seems like God hates it.

The largest treasure hoard in Europe is contained in a castle that was bombed out during World War II.

This incredible stone temple is a monument to death, victory, and fantasy architecture.

Ample proof that watery ends make for well-preserved, millenia-old mummies.

A striking 12th-century-style castle built on the edge of a cliff.

Daily jousts and dancing barrel makers in Munich's mechanical clock.

This historic stone bridge has an entire neighborhood clinging to its sides.

A small but immensely extravagant palace built by the "Night King."

A sprawling Baroque park with 300-year-old hydro-pneumatic waterworks.

The most visited, and possibly most controversial, museum in Germany.

The fairy tale castle of the “fairy-tale king,” this was also the inspiration for Disney’s “Sleeping Beauty.”