Places novalinne Wants to Go

Crumbling pyramids and temple ruins stand within the shadow of this sacred butte.

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

This Javanese-Hindu temple from the 15th century is unmissable for anyone with even a passing interest in erotic art.

An exact replica of a colossal Olmec head sits atop a pyramid within a Madrid traffic circle.

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

The ominously named cave is home to some remarkable ancient art.

A volcanic crater that visitors can look inside.

Named for the DeFoe novel inspired by a stranded sailor, this island is known for its rare plants and extreme beauty.

It might not be as impossible to reach as its name would imply, but just about.

The world's most remote permanent settlement on an active volcano.

Napoleon’s home in exile, decorated with poisonous wallpaper.

This uninhabited volcanic island is the most remote in the world.

A castle perched precariously over the Crimean Sea.

A nuclear power plant abandoned along with an international allegience.

A stunning Catholic cathedral built by a curve-loving communist in Brazil’s newly created capital.

This virtually windowless mass of smooth concrete is the only Catholic church in the city.

A forgotten and crumbling Yugoslav monument to the victims of fascism.

A cylinder monument with a spectacular vista commemorates a friendship that some say never existed.

Climb into Albania's communist history while enjoying a spectacular ocean view.

This top secret Chinese military megaproject is the world’s largest human-made tunnel structure.

Remnants of the city's Soviet history hover over this modern fast-food outlet.

A grand Yugoslav memorial to the group of partisans who fought and died resisting western Serbia’s Nazi occupation.

Space-age monument to an early 20th-century uprising.

A highly symbolic tower in honor of Supreme Leader Kim Il-sung's personal philosophy.