Places LyricalSoul Wants to Go

These mysterious petroglyphs in Vermont reflect a troubled history in the treatment of Native American culture.

Inspired by the work of a German artist, these brass installations commemorate the lives of enslaved Vermonters.

Dozens of playful sculptures blanket these 200 rolling acres of farmland in an ode to art and landscape.

This tiny islet has somehow housed an ancient temple, two monasteries, a church, a fortress, and a restaurant.

This amazingly well-preserved villa just outside Pompeii boasts rare examples of ancient Roman paintings.

Dedicated to the god Dionysus, this theatre was used for both musical and theatrical performances.

150 or so scrounged-up lamps, chandeliers, and lanterns light up this alley in central Athens.

A former royal garden with lush surroundings in the heart of the city.

This church was constructed on the site where St. Philip the Apostle preached to the ancient Athenians.

Dating from the 18th century to today, this museum houses a collection of over 1,200 musical instruments.

A historic building houses one of the most important archaeological institutes in Europe.

This lesser-visited World Heritage site in Athens boasts an impressive ensemble of medieval gold mosaics.

An ancient Greek monument and a Byzantine church coexist inside this cave.

Past the megayachts in the hyper-modern marina of Vouliagmeni is a small, well-hidden chapel adorned with pebbles and maritime imagery.

Poseidon? No one seems to know.

This century-old, family-run bakery specializes in loukoumades, a Greek doughnut once served to ancient Olympians.

The Lobotesis family has been baking some of the best savory pies in Athens since 1910.

A tiny Greek Orthodox church from the Ottoman era hides on a busy city street.

There are many Byzantine-era churches still standing in Athens, but this is the only one with a 2,500-year-old column rising through its roof.

View the ancient remains of buildings and the ancient "River of Hades" before hopping on a train.

This small chapel holds the mummified heart of one of the heroes of the Greek Revolution.

According to legend, this ancient column contains healing properties.

A preserved portion of an ancient Athens barrier is displayed in a hotel basement.

These artifacts were discovered during the construction of the airport, with some dating back to the Neolithic period.