Places MapMoss Wants to Go

A treasure trove of scientific instruments from the 17th and 18th centuries.

A trove of ridiculously valuable prints and manuscripts under one roof.

Oxford University's stateliest library seems designed to make students truly feel the weight of knowledge.

One of Europe's oldest libraries.

This Norman castle was once the site of a Victorian-era prison, and now exists as a luxury hotel.

This battery powered bell has been ringing since 1840 and is one of the worlds longest running science experiments.

The fantastic charm of England's oldest botanical garden has made it a place of writerly inspiration for centuries.

Over a thousand musical instruments are on display, from bagpipes and harpsichords to drums and the sinuous serpent.

The spot where Oxford garnered its name was also home to a medieval philosopher and includes a house covered in statues.

Legend says this public grazing area hasn't been plowed for thousands of years.

A renovated henge and stone circle just south of Stanton Harcourt village.

There's a labyrinth of manmade tunnels stretching for over an acre beneath Bristol.

This isolated structure beckons adventurers with sublime views of the Faroe Islands.

The abandoned village of Skarð aptly illustrates the idiom "Don't put all your eggs in one basket."

Despite finally receiving electricity in 1970, this tiny town is now deserted.

This mysterious, medieval cathedral remains unbuilt but fiercely protected.

Legend says this rock spire is the finger of a witch who wanted to throw the Faroe Islands towards Iceland.

The largest lake in the Faroe Islands seems to be held hundreds of feet above sea level thanks to an optical illusion.

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.

This Norwegian satellite station provides ground services to more satellites than any other facility in the world.

This abandoned mining village was predicted to resist decay longer than any other modern human settlement.

A surprisingly beautiful abandoned World War II military base in East Greenland.

This museum tells the story of lake dwellers from 4000 BC to 850 BC, replete with stilt houses and goats.