Places NickGriffalco Wants to Go

Ozymandias’ time-keeping temple.

Known as the Sistine Chapel of Egypt, this tomb houses some of the most well-preserved paintings in Egypt.

This ancient structure is widely thought to be the oldest intact pyramid in the world.

A more chill but no less fascinating version of the famous ancient archeological site.

An ancient capital city that dates back 3,000 years and harbors many surprises.

Once a farming community founded by the Italian survivors of an immigration scam, this colony is now a free camp and roadside attraction.

Spain's unique Mosque-Cathedral has been a place of worship for both Muslims and Christians throughout its history.

Two thousand artifacts from around the world collected by one woman who loved to travel.

The intricate stonework of Machu Picchu serves as a testament to Incan engineers.

An ancient Viking village in North America that predates Columbus by 500 years.

This well-preserved Cistercian Abbey in a romantic pastoral setting has inspired artists like the poet Wordsworth.

The southernmost outpost of the Russian Empire in colonial America.

The world's only complete colossal squid specimen is on display at the Te Papa Museum.

This fine-dining restaurant features native New Zealand ingredients and Māori cooking.

This Japanese national treasure was originally built in 593.

An elaborate Mayan city shrouded in alien conspiracy revealed the tomb of Pacal the Great.

The striking jade death mask of an ancient Maya king is displayed in a replica tomb in Mexico City.

The ruins of an ancient temple to the Aztec wind god discovered in the middle of a metro station.

These haunting ruins of a 700-year-old Prehispanic city have witnessed centuries of wars and massacres.

This museum houses two of Mexico's most impressive Aztec monoliths.

A disquieting Aztec sculpture displays hundreds of stone skulls representing the victims of human sacrifice.

Every equinox this Maya pyramid puts on a spooky ancient light show.

No telescopes, no power, no gift shop: The Observatory of Chichen Itza, one of the world's oldest observatories, takes astronomy back to basics.

A miniature Italianate fantasy village on the coast of Wales and the set of ITC classic "The Prisoner."