Places NycterisBerna Wants to Go

A 18th century graveyard and its astonishing cortege of macabre iconography.

These tiny effigies are believed to represent victims of Edinburgh’s notorious Anatomy Murders.

One of the oldest scientific gardens in Britain, containing more than 13,302 plant species in its core collection.

Hundreds of notes give thanks to the patron saint of lost causes.

In the summer, the area around this sculpture transforms into a vibrant concert venue.

The giant statue and its model solar system honor the native Pole who declared that the Earth revolves around the Sun.

One of the world's largest collections of medieval religious art.

A menacing statue of this mythical creature can be seen at the legendary site of the monster's lair.

After the famous composer died in Paris, his sister snuck his heart out of the country to honor his wish that it be buried in their native country.

Seven dragon statues—including one that breathes real fire—are scattered throughout the streets of Krakow.

Where visitors can play more than 150 retro arcade games.

A collection of modern and vintage pinball machines housed in the cellar of a 15th-century building.

Inside this Krakow church, an explosion of psychedelic color.

St. Mary's features one of the most spectacularly decorated cathedral interiors in all of Europe.

Poland's oldest surviving university building holds a wealth of historic science instruments including some used by Copernicus.

Real bones which are said to have belonged to a Polish dragon.

Legend holds that this knife serves as a chilling reminder of the deadly rivalry between two local builder brothers.

Beautiful portraits of the artist's children and his amazing stained glass windows in the Art Nouveau style.

All 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac are depicted in anthropomorphized deity form.

Japan's first train station is also the site of Godzilla's first destructive visit to the nation.

This shrine, built to protect against destructive waves, is home to two monumental lion heads.

After decades of damage, this feat of timekeeping and automaton art has been given a new lease on life.

A bizarre object of worship believed to grant wishes to those who tie it up with a rope.

A curious stone in a public square commemorates the victims of witch-burning.