Places platyjule Wants to Go

This large, circular tomb is the final resting place of the first emperor of Rome.

A big museum full of little worlds.

A 4,500-year-old forest is slowly being revealed from beneath the sands of a Welsh beach.

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

A long, winding trek rewards you with a gorge so captivating it inspired a painting in the Tate.

Rare recess caves fill this unbelievably beautiful Ohio park.

The land is full of geologic eye candy, such as otherworldly spires, mushroom-shaped hoodoos, and prehistoric fossils.

The best-preserved ancient theater in the world.

Mother Nature outdoes herself with this stunningly beautiful set of caves carved into marble.

An ancient Scottish rock formation said to be the gravesite of a giant remains ensconced in legend and intrigue.

The menacing creature had a tremendous influence on the local culture before being exposed as a hoax.

An eccentric 18th century naval officer built a ship's quarterdeck on his roof, the inspiration for Mary Poppins's "Admiral Boom."

Eyam took steps to quarantine themselves and keep the plague from spreading.

This little medieval church hidden in the center of Yerevan was lost and rediscovered—twice.

A fascinating collection of art made from petrified wood and fossils by two octogenarian twin brothers.

This ruined medieval castle was the scene of Lord Robert Dudley’s seductive reception for Queen Elizabeth I.

More than 450 years ago, an Italian nun became the first woman to paint the iconic subject.

This riverside restaurant has been serving customers since 1146.

A lavender labyrinth so large it’s visible on Google Earth.

This medieval sanctuary's tree-framed door looks like a portal to a mythical realm.

The little church's beautifully frescoed ceiling has earned it the nickname “the Sistine Chapel of Madrid.”

The fierce beast perches atop a pedestal marking where the historic City of London gates once stood.

A holy well supposedly infused with a saint's spirit flows within this quaint chapel.

A sublime medieval path adorns the marble floor of one of the most beautiful Gothic cathedrals in France.