Places katherinehillier Wants to Go

These ruins once flourished as the capital of the Lydian kingdom, often credited with the invention of metal coinage.

Nestled in an unassuming residential area, this "forbidden forest" is rumored to spirit away those who dare enter it.

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

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

Magnificent frescoes decorate the interior of this Romanesque church, which also showcases an unusual phenomenon during winter solstice.

The tradition of open-air secondhand and antiquarian bookselling in Paris dates back to the Renaissance.

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

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

This museum is dedicated solely to this millennia-old handheld cooling device.

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

One of the greatest collections of coins in the world is housed in the former mansion of an archeological pioneer.

Nestled in Coachella Valley, this museum transports guests from the Mesozoic Era, to the land of Egyptian kings.

This small museum located under the famous cube houses, is home to some 30,000 chess pieces.

The ruins of the largest gladiatorial school in Rome are largely hidden under modern streets.

In this medieval fish bowl, the carp weren't pets.

Nope, not the one in France. The only officially-recognized reproduction of Monet’s garden in Giverny is located in a remote corner of Japan.

Learn about the sweet, storied legacy of beekeeping in ancient Greece.

A giant portrait of an ancient king looms over the river.

These natural stone bridges are the largest on the European continent.

This canyon is comprised of gorgeous waters and magnificent basalt columns.

Europe’s most powerful hot spring supplies the surrounding region with hot water.

A hidden gem in the middle of the city's infamous Jewelry Quarter.

A medieval house with mysterious alchemical inscriptions on its facade

This museum offers a journey back to the Belle Epoque era of Romania.