Places scoutboy Wants to Go

In northeastern Poland, the ruins of a massive granary overlook the Narew River.

Once the grandest synagogue in medieval Spain, it now stands as a memorial of the 15th-century Jewish exile.

This statue once earned the distinction as one of the "Three Major Disappointments of the World."

Walk through the history of a Dutch truck manufacturer, from 1928 to today.

This half-forgotten fortress was constructed by the Ottoman conqueror of Constantinople.

This hill and tower are steeped in legend, from King Arthur to the Holy Grail.

The medieval center of the Islamic world was also once the seat of Saladin's sultanate.

This sculpture marks the spot where one of the greatest Roman rulers was proclaimed emperor.

One of Mexico's least-visited archaeological sites is tucked away inside a theme park.

This bed and breakfast is steeped in history and offers guests a unique way to experience nature—glass igloos on a frozen lake.

This whimsical, unique clock has been entertaining shoppers for well over 20 years.

One of the most valuable palace-garden complexes in the eastern borderlands—and one of the most haunted.

Dozens of Soviet-era trains and carriages fill this outdoor museum.

The reconstruction of this prominent building fulfilled a long-written command.

Mount Tambora is the site of the largest and deadliest volcanic eruption in recorded human history.

A unique museum dedicated to culture and artistry of carpet weaving.

The current seat of the Parliament of Andalusia was once the epicenter of the Great Plague of Seville.

This aircraft museum is home to one of just three Halifax bombers in the world.

Remnants of the city's Soviet history hover over this modern fast-food outlet.

The world's first combination ski slope and power plant.

This mysterious medieval grotto holds a grid of sacred wells of unknown purpose.

Once the main gateway to Tokyo, sneaking through this checkpoint was a capital offense in feudal times.

This astronomical clock is the second oldest in England.

The oldest residential street in Europe also features an optical illusion.