Places ProstheticShrew Wants to Go

The true age of this ancient stone circle is unknown, but its stunning vista isn't in question.

The longest hedge maze in the world.

No telescopes, no power, no gift shop: The Observatory of Chichen Itza, one of the world's oldest observatories, takes astronomy back to basics.

Every equinox this Maya pyramid puts on a spooky ancient light show.

Clap your hands at the base of the pyramid, and the song of a sacred Mayan bird will echo through the air.

The largest stone moai on Rapa Nui.

Shakespeare, David Bowie, Dr. Who, the Saxons, Druids and Romans are all claimed to have all made their mark on these massive man made tunnels.

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.

A stone obelisk towering over the surrounding countrysides beckons hikers across the rolling moors.

Reputedly based on the tomb of Jesus Christ, this crypt is the oldest surviving structure of any cathedral in England.

A lavish Victorian mansion wound up inheriting a gruesome reputation that would be its demise.

A metal forest of peas pays tribute to the founding father of genetics.

Dedicated to one of the nation's worst engineering disasters.

The largest ongoing mosaic project in Europe.

"Portugal's Stonehenge" is made up of nut-like stones aligned with the heavens.

A 16th century chapel decorated with bones, skulls, and entire bodies hanging from the wall.

An unexpected treasure trove of military oddities, Turkish interior design, and North Korean art.

The oldest stone house in Paris was built by its most famous alchemist.

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

This historic Art Deco building embellished with local tropical fruits had fallen into disrepair before a recent restoration.

Home to secret lakes and hidden temples.

A colossal statue of a woman hugging a modern building.

One of the largest vehicles ever built is now open to the public.

This baroque palace displays an impressive collection of taxidermy, art, and rare objects from the days of courtly hunting.