Places Kris McCracken Wants to Go

A Nesting Doll of Churches.

This beautiful park on the outskirts of Rome protects the ruins of two colossal ancient aqueducts.

The underground sanctuary of a mysterious ancient cult.

The yawning maw of this pagan visage is said to bite off the hands of liars.

This hidden Art Nouveau courtyard is an opulent feast for the eyes.

This one-of-a-kind Roman arch is not actually dedicated to the god Janus.

This museum covers 10,000 years of Pre-Columbian Latin American history.

The colorful soil of Iran’s "Rainbow Island" attracts artists and nature lovers.

This natural "sea of stones" was once used by the Romans as a quarry.

Fiery-hot river rocks make soup sizzle at this restaurant showcasing indigenous Chinantec cuisine.

Mysterious and ancient carved standing stones.

This slowly crumbling mansion was home to one of East Africa's richest and most powerful slave traders.

After sunset the heart of Zanzibar's historic Stone Town neighborhood transforms into a culinary playground.

This monument is a stark reminder of the horrors of the Zanzibar slave trade.

According to one legend, this bridge was crafted after monkeys formed a body-bridge across the gorge.

In Majella National Park, these stone dwellings harken back to the region's pastoral history.

This castle resides in a valley known for immense bloodshed during the Middle Ages.

Although it has never been a secret ninja base, this shrine still has plenty of tricks up its sleeve.

A museum dedicated to the former country.

Hidden deep in a forest is this geological wonder carved by glaciers.

A Wes Anderson-esque lighthouse that boasts magnificent coastal views.

This scenic fortress dates back at least 2,400 years to the time of Magna Graecia.

According to the legend, this structure was built in a single night with the help of the devil.

A sad reminder of the World War II bombing stands largely unnoticed on a street corner.