Places novalinne Wants to Go

This now-protected stone circle is an archeological mystery and a stellar viewpoint.

An ambitious developer built what was once the world's tallest fountain in a Phoenix suburb.

A hidden highland of peaks and pastures, largely unchanged since medieval times.

Victorian-era cemetery full of interesting local history among the graves.

Overlooked archeological site close to the city of Patras.

A former graveyard for Riga’s elite is now a large park with elegant monuments.

A cosmic pit stop just beyond the notorious Area 51.

A monument completed by a Third Reich sculptor in 1935 in Ankara's central park encourages Turks to "be proud, work hard, and have trust."

A goblet-shaped rock that, according to lore, is the home of an elven hermit.

This enormous statue of the Buddha is a response to the destruction of the Bamiyan statues in Afghanistan.

Unique Armenian monastery from the 13th century, reclaimed by nature but still welcoming visitors.

A gem of Catalan modernism amidst the vineyards.

A tiny village church in dramatic surroundings.

A vivid and terrifying mural blends pop-culture-style depictions of Hell with traditional Orthodox imagery.

A forgotten underground railway once whooshed trams beneath London.

Modest but unique pyramid built for a pharaoh has been reduced to a “heap of stone.”

Perhaps the biggest draw to this mosque is its remote location and lack of tourists.

The European Union’s tallest freestanding structure provides radio and television broadcasting to half of Latvia.

This demon atop the Notre-Dame de Paris looks utterly bored.

This modest marker near Notre Dame identifies the very center of Paris.

"In the Dark" Restaurant in Paris offers dinner in complete darkness.

This iconic Parisian bookstore doubles as the "Tumbleweed Hotel" for traveling writers.

The oldest stone house in Paris was built by its most famous alchemist.

Offal and flawless onion soup are on the menu at this restaurant that once catered to the workers of Les Halles.