Places justcaityy Wants to Go

Eat your way through history.

The ancient abodes are a testament to human ingenuity amid harsh climates.

The only residents of this abandoned housing development full of identical castles are stray cats and dogs.

Standing proud atop a Turkish bluff, this Ottoman palace has retained its grandeur despite being abandoned for centuries.

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

The best-preserved ancient theater in the world.

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

Flames have been burning within this mountain for more than 2,500 years.

This Turkish cave boasts some rather bizarre associations with the King of Mount Olympus.

1513 Turkish world map, full of European state secrets and snarky commentary.

Legend says if you stick your thumb in the hole and it gets wet, your wish will be granted.

Turkish adventurer antiques in the heart of the Grand Bazaar.

This remarkably well-preserved Egyptian plinth is pretty well traveled for a giant piece of stone.

Hidden just under the waters around this Turkish island are the ruins of a once great city.

A small etching on the white marble parapet was written in runic script by a Viking mercenary.

A meow-velous tribute to a beloved street cat, made famous on the internet.

A Lycian city of the dead carved into the hillside of Southern Turkey, complete with startlingly human touches.

The ornate miniature mansions were built for Istanbul's feathered residents.

These tombs were built into the side of a mountain so that ancient angels could reach the dead.

Roman ruins top white travertine terraces formed by ancient hot springs.

A marvel of Byzantine engineering under the streets of Istanbul.

In this historic region, homes and churches are carved into ancient volcanic rock formations.

Walking by this fence is like strolling along a portal to various fictional worlds.

One of the largest collections of merchandise from the famous British sci-fi show can be found smack in the middle of Indiana.