Places platyjule Wants to Go

This century-old grotesque has a mysterious history and may not actually be a rabbit.

This iconic 1,000-year-old medieval castle is a favorite of the film industry, most notably as the location for Hogwarts in Harry Potter.

Rare collection of medieval books under lock and key.

One of the oldest and certainly best preserved Cistercian abbeys still in existence.

Fascinating town where normal life interfaces with the occult.

This legendary stone is of unknown origin, and throughout history has been a literal touchstone for British leaders.

Mysteriously stacked storefront paths give this medieval British town an iconic style like none other.

A fantastic castle rumored to be the birthplace of King Arthur.

The gloomy ruins that inspired Bram Stoker to bring Dracula to life.

The sign at the garden gate reads: “These Plants Can Kill.”

The mysterious, fantastical woodland inspiration for "The Lord of the Rings."

A huge musical instrument played by the ocean.

This astonishingly geometric cave has inspired everyone from Jules Verne to Pink Floyd.

400-year-old garden, restored to beauty.

Florida might be at its most surreal in this museum devoted to the famed Spanish artist.

"Bite or Smite" became the unlikely mascot of a Tampa suburb.

The relics of one of Jesus' 12 apostles are enshrined in this Italian Basilica.

Da Vinci's equestrian statue, 500 years in the making.

142 ceramic steps become a mosaic once a year.

Italian poet Dante Alighieri is entombed in this small mausoleum in Ravenna, and his hometown of Florence has never been too happy about it.

Ham is serious business at the Prosciutto Museum-Serious, delicious business.

These medieval skyscrapers dominate the skyline of this small Tuscan town.

Five candy-colored villages on the Italian Riviera.

A dismembered holy head stares out from her beautiful reliquary at the St. Dominic Basilica.