Places megankass Wants to Go

The elegant structure of this 19th century railroad bridge creates an illusion of infinity.

An extraordinary house museum and cabinet of curiosities in the heart of Florence.

A beautiful discovery site of prehistoric burials.

This ancient Roman arch misled treasure hunters for centuries.

A fortified medieval basilica on the Caelian Hill preserves extraordinary frescoes and one of Rome's most beautiful hidden cloisters.

Taking the subway here means doing so over a bridge located in the middle of an estuary.

This arch granting triumphal entrance into Antalya was designed to honor the emperor's visit.

An underground network of massive stone arches and their skylit vaults support ruins of portico structures above.

This airport also offers travelers the chance to view thousands of years of Turkish history.

A small mountain at the crossroads of Turkey, Iraq, and Syria that some believe was the landing point of Noah's Ark.

According to local legends, the shallow sandbar that allows visitors to walk across Orhaniye Bay has a tragic backstory.

This ancient abandoned church in a remote part of Turkey is in danger of falling over.

The only residents of this abandoned housing development full of identical castles are stray cats and dogs.

A section of the long chain that blocked enemy ships from entering Constantinople.

This half-forgotten fortress was constructed by the Ottoman conqueror of Constantinople.

At this ancient settlement at the foot of Mount Babadağ, honeycomb tombs are carved into a round cliff.

This mysterious cliffside carving of an ancient Hittite deity has baffled scholars for centuries.

A gorgeous, Gaudí-esque stairway constructed in the city of Istanbul by a prominent Jewish family.

This hidden gem is bathed in beautiful natural light.

This column celebrates Rome's victory over the Goths, and may be the oldest Roman monument in Istanbul.

This former Imperial summer home was the venue for a royal slap that once echoed 'round the world.

A sixth-century Byzantine cistern hidden below a modern carpet store.

No one is sure if the world's fourth-largest diamond had been found in a rubbish heap or was pawned by Napoleon's mom.

Ancient serpentine sacrifice holder that has stood the test of time.