Places jacobmunkhammar Wants to Go

This abandoned fortress still stands guard over the Guadiana River despite a history of warfare.

The elegant structure of this 19th century railroad bridge creates an illusion of infinity.

If you like Art Deco you will love this bridge.

When it was built in 1929, this historic bridge was the only place to cross the Colorado River for 600 miles.

Mexico's astounding mummy museum with "the world's smallest mummy."

The former home of surrealist Edward James, who gave Xilitla its main attraction.

A quick and simple solution to Cambodia's train woes.

Built in 1911, the Tees Transporter Bridge is one of only six transporter bridges still in operation.

For just a few bucks, this Iowa funicular will let you feel like an 1800s fat cat.

18th century opera in its original splendor.

What started as a collection of vintage tractors turned into a museum filled with cars, radios, and other oddities.

Twice a day a speeding train passes only inches from the homes of this residential neighborhood.

A totally unique, animatronic depiction of the Australian gunslinger's last stand.

This former fire tower is now a rustic observatory that offers amazing views of eagles, hawks, and the Appalachian Mountains.

The Bauhaus-style former industrial complex is considered the world's most beautiful coal mine.

This giant, 83-year-old ship elevator is an engineering feat to behold.

Slaughterhouse Five opens its dank doors to fans of Kurt Vonnegut.

A small man-controlled waterfall powers an Art Nouveau elevator and is accessed via narrow gauge, solar-powered tramway.

The largest brick bridge in the world.

The last municipal pneumatic post system in the world was in operation for over 100 years, and may run again.

Looming communist pillar with a Czech twist.

An eerie, existential museum dedicated to the author of "The Metamorphosis."

What looks like a crashed Zeppelin is actually a bright, airy reading room perched atop a modern museum.

A former top secret nuclear fallout shelter now operates like a hotel stuck in the Cold War.