Places katherinehillier Wants to Go

One of the best-preserved Roman amphitheaters is still used today, but for less brutal events.

Once the legendary capital of the Dacian Kingdom, this city has been reduced to mere ruins.

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

This house is a mosaic of tiled artwork sourced from local artists.

A magnificent waterfall is also home to the remains of a Roman hydraulic engineering system.

Approximately 300 million years ago, a massive coral reef existed in what is now the largest limestone cave in Japan.

Ancient, mysterious stone altars are hidden among wild woods in central Italy.

This hill and tower are steeped in legend, from King Arthur to the Holy Grail.

Barcelona's only remaining tram system takes riders to the Tibidabo funicular.

This hidden 13th-century tavern room has a few Shakespearean connections.

This once-majestic, now-abandoned Victorian castle has seen better days.

This site contains overlapping ancient graveyards that existed about 1,000 years apart.

This rare aquatic phenomenon is one of the more accessible tidal bores in Morecambe Bay.

A 19th-century British industrialist built this Louis XIII–inspired chateau for his homesick French wife.

At this snack-shack in the bucolic British countryside, you can still get a slice of socialism with your spot of tea.

According to legend, this cavern holds the passage that Persephone used to travel to and from the underworld.

This museum explores the history of stickers and is home to RePEELed, an exhibit featuring sticker art from around the world.

Erosion and various mineral deposits give this striking canyon its distinct color and soft appearance.

This hidden oasis features a stunning view of the Hudson River and the Palisades from a castle-like museum.

Occupied for six centuries by Franciscan Order nuns, this monastery is an amazing ode to Catalán Gothic architecture.

Europe's oldest still-operational tea farm also boasts a spectacular view.

One of the most well-preserved castles in Italy also contains a rare medieval example of a port fortification.

An expansive book store, art gallery, and curio shop with wares ranging from tarot cards to novelty socks.

This small museum nestled inside a souvenir shop is dedicated to Sweden's most well-known toy.