Places katehawes Wants to Go

Every equinox this Maya pyramid puts on a spooky ancient light show.

Explore the atmospheric ruins of an abandoned convent in the dense forests of Mexico's first national park.

The complex has been abandoned since the Croatian War of Independence, barring a stint as a set for 'Game of Thrones.'

The remains of a cable car used for bauxite mining after World War I hides in a coastal forest.

A strategically positioned fortress that protected the Fazana channel has found new life as a place for theater.

A well-worshipped shrine to the Virgin Mary nestled inside the last of Zagreb’s historic gates.

The local club's soccer field is practically surrounded by UNESCO-protected monuments.

One of the very few mosques built by the Ottomans still standing in Croatia is now a Catholic church.

This work of art is considered the world's longest mosaic.

Picturesque basketball courts sheltered by historical defensive walls and with an enviable sea view.

A statue of Paulina Hermann, the eccentric noblewoman known as the "mother of cats."

This deserted town in the hills of Croatia’s "party island" may have a scandalous connection to King Henry VIII.

The medieval ferry service has been going strong since the 14th century.

This fountain has a growing (animal) population, and might also be growing in size.

Maze-like streets filled with vibrant murals draw visitors to this Istrian town.

Island wonderland for communist autocrats.

Built as an anti-fascist tribute, this surreal Yugoslav memorial became an unwelcome symbol after the Croatian war for independence.

A stunning Art Nouveau cinema in the heart of Budapest.

Also known as Uncle Karl, the beloved bronze copper keeps a watchful eye on St. Stephen’s Basilica while people rub his lucky belly.

A unique interactive experience of everyday life in communist Yugoslavia—a very different time in Croatian history.

The Renaissance-era courthouse is a relic from the fortified town's centuries of Venetian rule.

This unique structure allowed boats to bypass underwater mine barriers in the channel to enter the harbor.

This Croatian computer club features such gaming relics as the infamous Virtual Boy and an 8-bit Pacman machine.

Now harmless, this looming post struck fear into the heart of medieval troublemakers.