Places jules Wants to Go

Old ships and machinery fill a historic harbor in the city that's home to Europe's largest port.

Ivy-covered Medieval tunnels cut through this charming town in France's Loire Valley.

A magical oasis in the middle of the Negev Desert.

Buried next to Pompeii, this lesser-known Roman villa was the opulent vacation home of Emperor Nero's wife.

This tiny islet has somehow housed an ancient temple, two monasteries, a church, a fortress, and a restaurant.

This 500-year-old Tudor home is a treasure trove of history and mystery.

This 18th-century folly is one of Europe's rare "garden mosques."

A modern reimagining of a medieval city gate.

A heated statue pays tribute to one of Sweden's great actresses.

A lush indoor jungle fills this bustling Madrid transportation hub.

A set of medieval stained-glass windows tell the gruesome story of a Viking siege.

This historic hotel preserves many treasures from its heyday hosting passengers on the Orient Express.

The walls and streets of the ancient city are peppered with penises.

An abandoned 17th-century baroque hunting lodge with a wonderfully strange architectural plan.

This magical-looking island is notorious for the misfortunes suffered by its owners.

Quito's historic, main square dates back to the 16th century.

Traditional architecture and ancient irrigation systems are on display in this gorgeous mountain village.

A blacklight mini-golf fever dream pays tribute to the iconic rock band.

A small Byzantine church lost in the middle of the mountains of southern Italy.

Cavemen, elephants, and eagles greet passengers driving through the town's main intersection.

The discovery of an old wall led to the creation of this fascinating museum about the city in the Middle Ages.

This breathtaking monastery was established by Saint Benedict himself 1,500 years ago.

This partially reconstructed Aztec pyramid gives a glimpse of what its larger counterparts would have looked like.

You can row a boat through this ancient underground reservoir.