Places hymeneinstein Wants to Go

Rainbow-hued in the summer and crystalline in the winter, this salty lake has inspired battles, temples, and plenty of awe.

Drink among marionettes at this pub inside a historic puppet theater.

This famous church is adorned by a mural commemorating the independence of Vatican City.

Finally, you don't have to be a pious Swedish seaman to relax like one.

Known as the Sistine Chapel of Egypt, this tomb houses some of the most well-preserved paintings in Egypt.

A subterranean display of public art and architecture.

A wunderkammer of curious objects and intriguing art nestled within a hub of ancient Roman sites.

Its frescoes depict the likeness of Marshal Tito, Karl Marx, and Friedrich Engels burning in hell.

This hill is known for its connection to the occult in Slavic tradition.

This small corner bar is home to a rare 1930s dance organ that still plays tunes for one Euro.

A popular Icelandic children's story comes to life inside this cave.

The ominously named cave is home to some remarkable ancient art.

Known as the Royal Palace of the Euganean Hills, this often overlooked castle has been home for multiple noble families over the centuries.

The best place to encounter plants and animals that can only be found in New Caledonia.

Time travel with sweets across history at this research-based candy store.

This 21st century cabinet of curiosities includes dinosaur bones, moon rocks, film memorabilia, and more.

This medieval castle was home to a known tyrant and features several hidden passages.

To enter this cluttered-yet-cozy sanctum of Belgian brews, ring the bell and tell the gatekeepers you've come “to taste beer.”

Once a month, an Indonesian feast appears inside an Elmhurst church hall.

This peaceful path through the jungle is surrounded by songbirds and complete with a waterfall.

This former military installation was turned into a discipline center by the Taiwanese Navy.

Behind a grungy bodega facade, a Poblano family serves rich, home-cooked meals.

A medieval stronghold rising over the ruins of ancient Roman villas along Rome's southern coast.

An ornate Buddhist temple located in an Atlanta suburb, built by and for the Laotian community.