Places irma Wants to Go

The burial place of an obscure North African saint was turned into a macabre body preservation factory for the 17th-century Neapolitan elite.

Skulls from the plague of 1656 and World War II bombings are united by a cult dedicated to caring for the ancient dead.

Pompeii's less famous neighbor is still revealing her secrets.

This ancient gaming tool was unearthed during the construction of this former town's central square.

Swim alongside softshell turtles in these turquoise waters within the Cuatrociénegas Biosphere Reserve.

This stately clock was gifted from China's last imperial government to the people of Mexico.

The curious flowers of this hard-to-find tree are shaped like little hands.

A massive yet whimsical statue pays homage to the art and joy of "flight."

A "gateway" into Mexico's northern border, represented by an abstract red tower.

It was dubbed the "Garden of Plates" because it's covered in pieces of discarded dishes.

What better place to learn about the beautiful game than an actual soccer ball-shaped building?

This small town specializes in a rainbow of corn snacks.

Past the hills and beyond the graveyard, this church feels extremely out of place.

Statue of Edgar Hernandez, the first victim of swine flu.

A series of sculptures depict the actors who starred in the many cowboy movies shot in this Mexican city.

This dome-topped chapel houses the most-venerated religious figure in Yanhuitlán.

In the middle of this historic colonial city resides a modernist government building known as the UFO.

A giant Jesus statue watches over the city of Saltillo from the top of a mountain.

This sculpture garden is a serene oasis wedged in the middle of a busy highway.

Detailed miniature models of iconic landmarks in Mexico and around the world.

A wooden sculpture sits rather out of place in this Mexican beach town.

An archaeological museum at the Aztec pyramid displays signs of the New Fire ritual performed every 52 years.

Though the name might suggest otherwise, this is an American cemetery.

A spring water stream jumps through a walkable "bridge" cavern and a narrow canyon.