Places Penelope Reichley Wants to Go

A ruined castle stands atop a hill surrounded by dragon lore.

This knick-knack-covered house (complete with a matching van) is a charming oddity in the middle of a modest downtown neighborhood.

The Incredible Hulk, Yoda, Mulder and Scully, and many many others watch over the mean streets of Toronto.

Willy Wonka would love this weird half-a-home.

A 98-room castle in the middle of Toronto that bankrupted a 19th century electricity multimillionaire.

A botanically themed auditorium blooms within the world’s last operating double-decker theater.

This Hindu temple is an architectural marvel designed and built according to ancient Indian principles.

This amazing medieval fortress stands atop a promontory along the famous Cinque Terre.

A two-inch thick solid brass rod that extends an astounding one kilometer straight into the earth.

This 600-year-old home seems to defy physics.

A place to learn about the history and culture of Mexico's largest Anabaptist group.

Gigantic mosaic sculptures of the figures on Tarot cards fill this colorful Tuscan garden.

Dedicated to one of the pioneers of Serbian football.

Hotel designed by indie graphics artists.

In Rome’s Jewish ghetto, a 200-year-old bakery still makes the neighborhood’s historic sweets.

A portable, wooden replica (minus the hyphen) of Hamburg’s iconic crooked coffee shop.

The first American department store, and home to the largest operating musical instrument in the world.

A layered tribute to the work of mosaicist Isaiah Zagar.

Dr Barnes' $25 billion private collection of art and arboretum.

This Philly cemetery is the eternal home of many famous area residents, including Rocky Balboa's wife.

A blend of art, antiquities, and Americana fill this museum, surrounded by whimsical, enchanting gardens.

A unique sculpture park that specializes in the huge and bizarre.

This semi-spooky remnant of an abandoned hotel provides fantastic views.

A scenic fort on the harbor protected Philadelphia from an attack that never came.