Places NixOfNowhere Wants to Go

This historic building displays the remains of a victim of the devastating 14th-century plague.

This tower in a small Polish village uses the power of a sacred bell to ward off mischievous weather spirits.

Polish luminaries and masterful folk art find sanctuary in this unique cemetery.

A hidden treasure in London with a rich medieval history, and the resting place of many luminaries.

An archway adorned with vulnerable flora and fauna.

A statue of the legendary Celtic warrior queen who fought the Roman invaders stands in one of the cities she once destroyed.

Once part of a magnificent Tudor palace, this wine cellar is a time capsule underneath the Ministry of Defence.

The last vestiges of a magnificent Victorian-era train station can be found in this pub.

An eccentric Victorian aristocrat's enormous collection of medieval armor and weapons from around the world.

Designed by the architect who also had a hand in crafting the Westminster Abbey and Bristol Cathedral.

This knockout museum lies in a sleepy corner of London.

A haunting deserted hotel is a favorite with artists and photographers.

Germany's Glienicke Bridge has a shady history of clandestine meetings, espionage, and spycraft.

An 18-panel Soviet mosaic showcasing the scientific advances made under socialism.

Designed to resemble foreign architecture, this mosque-looking structure was used to pump water to a royal fountain.

A stone from Africa's tallest peak is immortalized in a Potsdam palace—but is it actually the mountaintop?

A quaint Russian village in the middle of a German metropolis.

This Berlin island is home to a flock of free-roaming peacocks, as well as a historic ivory folly.

The library houses an incredible collection of some of the world's most impressive books and manuscripts.

This sculpture encompasses the emotion of rail travel.

A small museum that celebrates the history and culture of the LGBTQ community in England.

This 1920s Dutch barge is now a floating bookstore.

These 19th-century gas tanks were remade into an apartment complex.

Legend says a giant, venomous spider once dwelled within this Polish church.