Places niamhmurphy1993 Wants to Go

Ruined 11th century abbey built by King David I in Edinburgh, Scotland.

This waterfall is one of the most spectacular natural features in the Scottish Lowlands.

Over two centuries old and counting, Madrid's massive botanical garden contains one of Europe's only desert environments.

An unusual stroll through gentlemen's erotica demonstrates that pornography is timeless.

An ancient Egyptian temple in the middle of Madrid, Spain.

Madrid's romantically ornate crystal palace has been offering shelter to plants and art for over a century.

Step inside the first house designed by Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí, considered to be one of the first Art Nouveau buildings.

A Portuguese museum display features a bizarre assortment of objects.

Before this rocky hill was home to a chapel, it was used as a lookout by Romans and Moors.

Crafted from ocean litter, this sculpture highlights the ills of overconsumption.

This enigmatic Roman tower lurks just outside Belmonte.

The original version of Porto's most famous sandwich is just as good here as it was a century ago.

Europe's largest collection of matchbox designs is a fascinating exploration of the cultural history of the world.

This tile-work piece featuring a chicken riding in carriage is both a remarkable artistic creation and a social commentary of politics and culture in 17th-century Portugal.

In the Monastery of São Vicente resides a gallery devoted to a breathtaking collection of seashells.

Eat the ultimate iteration of Portugal's most beloved pastry.

The medieval castle built as headquarters for the Pope's secretive Knights Templar.

This small chapel is built of human bones and decorated with a golden skeleton.

The world's oldest bookshop still in operation.

Ring the bell to enter a bar that looks equal parts museum and old curiosity shop.

Rare wooden escalators lead deep down into an otherwise staggeringly monotonous tiled tunnel.

Enjoy a pint surrounded by Europe’s largest collection of vintage beer advertisements.

A gigantic teapot sitting on top of a parking garage in the center of Utrecht.

Discover what life is like on Amsterdam’s famous canals.