Places IrajV Wants to Go

Colorful mineral deposits turn these mountains into an Impressionist fantasy.

A room filled with frescos that make it seem like the walls are crumbling down while giants die in despair.

Walrus skulls and narwhal bones were found here while excavating a 900-year old church.

The largest covered bazaar in the world.

Home to what was once considered the largest gate in central Asia.

These ancient rock graves were featured on the cover of a Black Sabbath compilation album.

Tucked away in this local museum is a piece of sporting equipment that dates to the 16th-century.

This ancient stone bridge dates back to the early Middle Ages.

Before he was forced to flee the country under Nazi rule, Albert Einstein spent his summers in this custom-built lakeside house near Berlin.

This peaceful oasis appears dreamy, but it's also the site of a nightmarish legend.

You can still find treasures on the pebbly beaches of one of the world's oldest jade-producing areas.

The colorful soil of Iran’s "Rainbow Island" attracts artists and nature lovers.

This antique clock once gave the most accurate time in the area.

It's believed Matilda Fitzwalter's life was the basis for the famed literary figure.

A well preserved remnant of the English Civil War.

The site of a famous samurai duel.

These two springs are tied to several legends, one of which involves the travels of Saint Olof.

This large, circular tomb is the final resting place of the first emperor of Rome.

This Dalecarlian horse is about the size of a pinhead.

Palace where the nearly un-killable Rasputin was murdered.

A Swedish farm is the world's only producer of the rare, creamy delicacy that is moose cheese.

A collection of old steam and diesel locomotives sitting in a fenced-off garden.

When the plague struck York, this stone was used to leave supplies for the sick.

This millstone commemorates a gruesome tale that may have been the source of the city's name.