Places meltingknight Wants to Go

A mummified Spanish monk found in the walls of an Ecuadorian church, alongside a mummified mouse.

Ecuador's largest Incan ruins show evidence of sophisticated irrigation and diplomacy among the ancient builders.

This cave system allegedly holds the "metallic library" of a lost ancient civilization.

This beautiful example of neoclassical architecture is one of Uruguay's most treasured cultural gems.

Freddie Mercury's childhood home is now a monument to the iconic Queen rockstar.

The remains of the left arm of the levitating philosopher-saint are kept in a 13th-century Neapolitan basilica.

This shining multicolored metro station deep under Naples is said to be the most beautiful in Europe.

This landmark is a central figure in the Nez Perce origin story.

This stunning, out-of-the-way Croatian monument commemorates a community's uprising against occupying fascist forces.

A memorial to the beloved brown bear that served in the Polish army during World War II.

The gravestones in this historic cemetery are carved with mysterious faces.

The ruins of a massive World War I fort overlook the border between Zambia and Tanzania.

In Texas, a replica Irish castle is home to a charismatic pack of llamas.

This delightful hidden farm is home to Victorian ruins and a wonderful menagerie of animals.

A Winnebago Tribe collection featuring arrowheads, artwork, and a mysterious rock carving.

The historic home of the pivotal political activist who led the Métis people in rebellion against the Canadian government.

A museum cafe showcases Native American dishes and indigenous ingredients from across the Western Hemisphere.

Buried next to Pompeii, this lesser-known Roman villa was the opulent vacation home of Emperor Nero's wife.

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

A solitary lighthouse in Spain was an inspiration to the great Jules Verne.

The original resting place of Queen Cleopatra and Mark Antony's only daughter.

An extraordinary mix of Phoenician, Roman, early Christian, and Byzantine ruins beautifully set overlooking the Mediterranean.

This sculpture meant to honor the bravery of the Indigenous Mapuche people of Chile proved controversial.

The highest peak in Northern Ireland is topped with a stone tower and haunting burial mounds.