Places jules Wants to Go

This patch of land is home to Sweden's largest burial mound, allegedly belonging to a mythical king.

The medieval center of the Islamic world was also once the seat of Saladin's sultanate.

This beautifully restored fortification kept the city safe for centuries.

This museum of Viking vessels allows visitors to take a replica out for a spin.

The walls of these four caverns are filled with art that dates back to the earliest human presence in Europe.

Historic cuisine meets fine dining in a hotel-restaurant overlooking Hyde Park.

This crucial gathering spot along the "hippie trail" still displays old notes between traveling beatniks and backpackers.

This half-forgotten fortress was constructed by the Ottoman conqueror of Constantinople.

This runestone once destroyed by an explosion has been painstakingly reassembled to save its history.

The last remnants of a massive medieval wall that once encompassed the city of Berlin.

This seaside sanctuary was once one of the most important religious sites for women in ancient Greece.

A beautiful 19th-century mansion slowly crumbled and became a 'ghost house' after World War II.

One of the earliest depictions of an Arthurian scene that is shrouded in mystery.

Once a path for Jewish funeral processions, this unassuming alleyway is rich in local lore.

This medieval hilltop village was abandoned at the end of the 19th century, after existing for more than 500 years.

The meaning behind this triumphal Roman arch was a mystery until the early 20th century.

This bed and breakfast is steeped in history and offers guests a unique way to experience nature—glass igloos on a frozen lake.

A monk spent 14 years carving steps through tuff to make this religious site more accessible to pilgrims.

An amazing example of early-20th-century architecture, this church features marble transported from Utah.

This museum in the famously blue neighborhood of Sidi Bou Saïd showcases a traditional Tunisian lifestyle.

This public elevator links the lower city to the upper city of Salvador.

This religious site features Nepal’s largest statue of Buddha.

A massive bridge forms part of an aqueduct that was deemed an architectural wonder of its time.

These 5,000-year-old cave paintings provide a glimpse into prehistoric Finnish life.