Places MissLetour Wants to Go

A diminutive statue that was inspired by the sculptor's own daughter.

Some of the greatest minds in the history of Hungarian art and science converged in this café.

This off-beat, quirky communism-themed bar isn't afraid to poke fun at its history.

This Budapest bar allows drinkers to leave their mark on the walls, floor, and even ceiling.

A 19th-century artistocrat's mansion, turned into a library, hidden in a modern library.

This quiet, unassuming spot in Budapest was the birthplace of the bloody 1956 Hungarian Revolution.

The holes in this wall provide a glimpse into Jewish life in Budapest, both past and present.

A Trabant car, a kangaroo statue, and a plethora of plants take over this abandoned-factory-turned-bar.

The metal leaves on this tree are engraved with the names of Holocaust victims.

A plaque bearing the names of those who dedicated themselves to protecting Budapest's Jewish population during World War II.

This sculpture honors the man who was known as the "Righteous Among the Nations."

A wondrous old library overlooking the nation's capital.

Sit where JFK proposed to Jackie or where Nixon dined on meatloaf at this storied pub.

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.

A small etching on the white marble parapet was written in runic script by a Viking mercenary.

Five sultans and their families rest in eternal splendor, teeming with overlooked beauty and drama.

Legend says if you stick your thumb in the hole and it gets wet, your wish will be granted.

This crucial gathering spot along the "hippie trail" still displays old notes between traveling beatniks and backpackers.

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

Climb a steep hill in 90 seconds on the second-oldest urban subway in the world.

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

Climb a set of vertiginous stone steps to the top of this impressive ancient edifice.

The most metal church of all time was built in record time because of an international, pious pissing contest.

This museum was invented in a novel before being made real by the author.