Places hymeneinstein Wants to Go

In the 19th century, this pit housed a fully grown black bear for the entertainment of visitors. Today there is a sculpture in tribute to the poor creature.

This Roman arena once played host to bloody gladiatorial battles.

Passengers are not allowed to set foot outside this station, but you can still enjoy spectacular views of the sea from the platform.

Home to the longest wooden escalators in the world.

For more than two centuries, the canopy of this venerable tree has been a haven for songbirds and lovers.

Throughout this shopping mall are medieval ruins that were discovered during the mall's construction.

This sturdy, circular stronghold served as one of the forts that protected the Venetian Lagoon.

This glass skywalk offers vertiginous views down the volcanic cliffs to the beach below.

This remote island, home to the easternmost point in Denmark, once hosted pirates and a military fortress.

Touching this little fossil embedded in the wall of a grand mosque-cathedral may make your wishes come true.

The roof of one of the world’s largest spice markets provides a grand view over the neighborhood's glorious bustle.

The longest canal aqueduct in England was built without a plan to get water past the moving boats.

This unique sculpture is often overlooked by pedestrians.

This eight-mile stretch of road gets its name from a local legend about a lost soul searching for his head.

Chiseled out of a sandstone cliff, one farmer's unfinished art project lies in ruins.

The extravagance of Portugal’s "Pink Palace" resulted in a noble title being awarded to its owner.

The precise origins of this pink sandstone temple are unknown.

This strange pyramid is a unique feature of the Austrått Manor.

A bronze sculpture of a monkey sits outside this factory, which has made an anise-flavored liqueur for over 150 years.

A bed and breakfast, botanical garden, art gallery, academy, and workshop all in one.

An islet filled with wooden houses where the open sea meets a lagoon.

These abandoned country fairgrounds are filled with replicas of Spanish monuments.

A sculpture of graceful storks sits atop this fountain in Independence Square.

These unusual stone structures are actually fish traps crafted by an ancient civilization.