Places IrajV Wants to Go

The underground sanctuary of a mysterious ancient cult.

This century-old grotesque has a mysterious history and may not actually be a rabbit.

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

A 16th-century fountain marks the site of a lost medieval cemetery once filled with mass graves.

Dug as a secret royal escape route, the tunnel became a wartime bomb shelter and dumping ground for vintage cars.

A massive natural rock arch gives the Tuscan mountain its own window to the sky.

This enchanting 600-year-old tree is so magical it inspired the beloved tale of Pinocchio.

The morbid items in this small and hidden museum are not for the weak stomached.

The centuries-old obelisk may have inspired J. R. R. Tolkien.

Thousands of flowers create enchanting pink tunnels over the city streets.

The names Lúthien and Beren can be found inscribed on the shared grave of the famous writer and his beloved wife and muse.

This palatial spiral staircase was so unusual the name "snail" was given to the noble family who built it.

Manchester salvaged this sculpture of the adopted Mancunian when it was no longer wanted in Ukraine.

Italy's third-largest Roman arena gives a peek into the underground operations beneath the ancient spectacles.

The severed head of a 17th-century Irish martyr lies within an intricate golden shrine.

This sublime architectural marvel is a rare example of an expressionist church.

The Sighignola summit on the Swiss border offers views so breathtaking it's been named one of the most beautiful places in Italy.

Some say this medieval church is where the poet Dante married his wife and also met the love of his life.

Scores of wax baby figurines add an unusual mood to this beautiful church on the Greek coast.

Reaching the "Church in the Sky" requires scaling the cliff face of a sandstone pinnacle with a 650-foot drop.

A sinister pyramid in the Frari contains the heart of the famous neoclassical sculptor.

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

Although it appears ancient and mysterious, the quirky folly was actually built 200 years ago by an eccentric estate owner.

This amazing abuela became a diehard metal fan late in life and an icon of Madrid's '80s rock scene.