Places lilbird Wants to Go

A disquieting Aztec sculpture displays hundreds of stone skulls representing the victims of human sacrifice.

Yemen's "Stone Palace" looks like it was carved right out of the tall stone column on which it is built.

A monument to the art of slicing people open.

A lush green oasis in the middle of Chicago.

This massive stained-glass masterpiece is thought to be the largest Tiffany dome in existence.

The costumes depict the Kurent, the star character of the annual Kurentovanje festival.

Castle and secret tunnel withstood a siege until its owner was killed by the Holy Roman Empire, while sitting on the toilet.

This massive subterranean fissure is known as the "underground Grand Canyon."

This one-time health resort was used by aristocrats around the world.

The walls of this medieval church are covered with perfectly preserved frescos, including a pristine example of the Dance of Death.

Colorful mineral deposits turn these mountains into an Impressionist fantasy.

One of the holiest Shi'i shrines in Iran honors the life and death of a learned noblewoman who became a saint.

The cathedral stands in New Jufa, Isfahan's Armenian quarter that was established in 1606.

This 17th-century structure is a beautiful testimony to traditional Persian architecture

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

This circular Iranian jail was once a political prison run by the country's secret police.

This dazzling Art Nouveau mansion is now home to the Modern Art Gallery Subotica.

Beautifully carved tombstones fill this unmarked graveyard, uniquely situated near the village's famous stone wine cellars.

This oddly shaped building is a surprising Soviet-era crematorium.

This abandoned office building is a lasting example of Soviet-era architecture.

This beautiful system of tunnels built into natural rock serves as a centuries old plumbing system.

The fire inside this temple has burned for more than 1,500 years.

A historic trade hub teeming with gorgeous architecture, colorful goods, and vibrant designs.

Long before air conditioning, Persian architects found an ingenious way to cool off.