Places rbenn250 Wants to Go

Old signage above the doors of a church with an amusing backstory.

Largely unknown designer of the Jefferson nickel, one of the most iconic coins in U.S. history.

Park in the Canary Islands renowned for white dunes that contrast with the turquoise waters of the Atlantic.

Scandinavia’s largest shop dedicated to anything carbonated.

A heritage stone building that preserves over a million historical documents and rare artifacts.

A ruined priory that was once a favorite pilgrimage site for English kings.

Riga’s historic porcelain industry is preserved in this small, hidden museum.

A Portuguese museum display features a bizarre assortment of objects.

A 1000-year-old shrine in Kyoto with a poorly planned sacred arch.

Evidence of a bullet that nearly killed King Charles I—or is it?

This landmark building, from notable Los Angeles architects, is being restored.

Burgers and fries in the shadow of a dreaded Nazi symbol.

One of the world’s oldest surviving convict prisons, once the scene of daring escapes and riots.

A celebration of Norwegian independence, or public art gone wrong?

A haunting museum chronicling the bloodiest battlefield of World War I.

A stunning modern interpretation of a Roman temple.

5,000 years of East and Southeast Asian art in the heart of Bath.

An ancient burial site that lights up with the winter solstice.

Cross towering trestles and tunnels on a historic canyon rail trail.

A storied British pub where customers leave messages in the walls.

An 18th-century bell honors a manager who advocated for mineworkers.

You’ll never see the sky the same way after visiting this art installation in Tempe.

A Belgian town divided its water supply into six troughs, each with a specific use.

A tribute to the riders who bridged East and West.