Places Madssc Wants to Go

An enchanting work of outsider art, full of whimsical sculptures and carvings.

The precise origins of this pink sandstone temple are unknown.

Old vessels have been transformed into artistic canvases in this unusual cemetery.

On this romantic tidal island reachable only at low tide the tomb of a famous French writer overlooks the sea.

A unique military outpost carved into a rocky outcrop in the English Channel.

Folklore and history carved into Brittany's coast.

Each spring, a dreamlike carpet of bluebells overtakes the forest floor.

An unexpected public exhibit showcases the diversity of Dutch street posts.

This charming pup is meant to celebrate the youth and stubbornness of the city's students.

A true Valhalla for cactus and succulent lovers.

This former Masonic lodge has been transformed into part museum, part bar, all awesome.

The bright red cars take travelers through breathtaking Tuscan scenery.

Where Venice's gondolas go for a tune-up.

A sinister pyramid in the Frari contains the heart of the famous neoclassical sculptor.

A copy of the famous statue can be found in this Florence piazza, along with one of the most breathtaking views of the city below.

Drink wine handed out through a window as part of an age-old tradition.

The doodles of a genius line the walls of a secret room under the Medici Chapel, where they were hidden for nearly 500 years.

The middle finger of modernity.

A Milanese café entirely designed by the American director Wes Anderson.

Come face to face with the ferocious visage of the serpent-headed mother goddess of the Aztecs.

The final resting place of the "father of special effects."

This lucky bronze frog was gifted to Madrid by a casino.

This painted Lego bridge is the product of over a century of locomotive history.

Two thousand artifacts from around the world collected by one woman who loved to travel.