Places patricklongmire Wants to Go

As you overlook the Howe Sound and the town of Squamish, your breath will be taken away by its beauty or the stairs... probably all the stairs.

Is this statue at Naumberg Cathedral the fairest of them all?

A Roman temple perched over an Italian town, forgotten several times over.

Nestled in Coachella Valley, this museum transports guests from the Mesozoic Era, to the land of Egyptian kings.

The ruins of the largest gladiatorial school in Rome are largely hidden under modern streets.

Come for the chanting, stay for the monastical vegan buffet.

These natural stone bridges are the largest on the European continent.

This 22-acre botanical garden is home to the largest collection of rhododendrons in the world.

The pristine waters crossing this forest form a hidden waterfall among the dense vegetation.

The remains of this medieval Roman road and lookout towers dot the rugged coastline of southern Lazio.

This castle was once considered as an option for the Royal Family's alternate residence, but you may know it better from the 'X-Men' movie.

All that is left of this medieval castle is two towers, both of which now display a visible tilt.

Magnificent frescoes decorate the interior of this Romanesque church, which also showcases an unusual phenomenon during winter solstice.

This museum in the famously blue neighborhood of Sidi Bou Saïd showcases a traditional Tunisian lifestyle.

The collar worn by a fourth-century saint resides in this church, and is still used for blessings to this day.

Next to the Malaysian Prime Minister’s office stands this rose-colored mosque.

This massive, Edo Period, coin-shaped sand painting is believed to be a source of great luck.

A massive bridge forms part of an aqueduct that was deemed an architectural wonder of its time.

These 5,000-year-old cave paintings provide a glimpse into prehistoric Finnish life.

This remote, abandoned Soviet observatory promises spectacular views for those who can reach it.

This magnificent castle grew from a small Moorish fortress, and reportedly inspired two iconic Disney castles.

A monk spent 14 years carving steps through tuff to make this religious site more accessible to pilgrims.

This 2,000-year-old stone maze is one of the oldest in the country, but its purpose is still a mystery.

These ruins once flourished as the capital of the Lydian kingdom, often credited with the invention of metal coinage.