Places scmathews Wants to Go

These ruins of a sacred Ancient Greek temple stand next to a luxurious modern resort.

The remains of three different ancient civilizations have been found at this rich archaeological site.

Concentrated around the Dead Sea, these surprising canyons are filled with coursing water, fish, and even crabs.

One of almost 200 confirmed impact craters in the entire world, untouched for tens of millions of years.

This botanical garden has been nicknamed "Alabama's Little Corner of Greece."

The world's first time capsule lies behind a welded steel door in Atlanta.

Loyal fans of one television's most famous painters still come to pay their respects.

History is hiding at the Morean Center for Clay.

Originally built as a promotional giveaway, this suburban house was designed to be an IRL version of the Simpson home.

This secluded aqua waterfall in the Grand Canyon is the perfect swimming hole, and the Havasupai tribe's fiercely protected natural wonder.

An Arizona museum with a collection of pharmaceutical oddities, including a jar of a gangster's chewed gum.

A Bronze age settlement on the Greek island of Santorini might have been the inspiration for Plato's Atlantis.

The Cycladic architecture makes this Athens neighborhood feel like an island paradise hidden in the shadow of the Acropolis.

Architectureal fantasy quarter of Rome.

The underground sanctuary of a mysterious ancient cult.

This hydrochronometer was invented by a Dominican monk and is a prime feature in this garden.

This basilica is dedicated to two saints, one of which is known more for his famous quote.

The first archaeological site discovered by aerial photography.

Ancient human remains unearthed around the iconic monument.

Rumored to have been frequented by Vincent van Gogh, it's the only remaining genever producer in the Hague.

An Amsterdam street lined with antique shops each one dedicated to a different obscure collection.

Whitewashed mosque contains the world's largest carpet.

Where Mary Shelley’s 'Frankenstein' and John William Polidori's 'The Vampyre' were born.

This colorful but controversial ceiling has been likened to a 21st-century Sistine Chapel.