Places lepainperdu Wants to Go

A replica of a 7th-century church hides in plain sight in the middle of the concrete jungle.

Sweden's oldest animated sign is still lighting up the skyline today.

This mysterious pig iron pillar does not rust, despite being weathered by the elements for centuries.

Half-eaten food on display at an English café.

Ancient burial grounds of the wealthy.

An airy would-be solution to a housing shortage.

Beautiful Victorian buildings from L.A.'s forgotten architectural past.

This Stockholm light tower can be controlled by anyone with a smartphone.

A small square plaque marks a failed assassination attempt that could have changed history.

A surreal museum of extraordinary industrial objects.

An ultra-modern diversity park in Denmark has turned an entire city block electric pink.

Hans Christian Andersen for the postmodern world.

A cheeky architectural easter egg.

Hidden behind Lincoln's head is a chamber containing enamel plates documenting American history, sealed in a teakwood box in a titanium vault.

The peaceful space is adorned by paintings by the famed abstract artist Mark Rothko.

This sublime architectural marvel is a rare example of an expressionist church.

Copenhagen's celebrated theme park and gardens.

Despite being considered a thoroughly American sport, basketball's oldest surviving playing field is found in the basement of a Paris YMCA.

In the northernmost city in the world, it's illegal to be buried because it’s too cold for bodies to decompose.

This Arctic storage facility is a secure backup for agricultural biodiversity.

Walk 2,300 feet above the ground on the "Troll's Tongue."

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

This Swedish astronomical clock was in storage for almost a century before its glorious workings were put on display once more.

These mysterious circular formations are actually remnants of 19th century gristmills.