Places serpent Wants to Go

Stunning examples of Russia's 18th-century wooden architecture.

An 18th century wonder of the world, lost in WWII, re-created at the Catherine Palace.

One of the last umbrella repair shops in Paris upholds the nostalgic art of umbrella making.

The industrial architecture honors the laborers who brought the Exposition Universelle of 1900 to life.

This historic system is the zero level benchmark for measuring the depths and altitudes of the Baltic.

A replica of the straw hut where Vladimir Lenin lived in hiding, disguised as a hay farmer, in 1917.

What looks like a crashed Zeppelin is actually a bright, airy reading room perched atop a modern museum.

This walkway is so narrow it needs its own light to stop pedestrian traffic jams.

Stunning Roman aqueduct used for 1900 years and still standing.

The ruins of an ancient stadium that hosted gripping chariot and horse races.

This amazing abuela became a diehard metal fan late in life and an icon of Madrid's '80s rock scene.

This anatomical sculpture raises awareness about violence against women and promotes gender equality.

Original cabaret handbills, posters, and feline artwork are a purrfect highlight of the Museum of Montmartre.

An unusual sand beach in the middle of a forest.

Thousands of flowers create enchanting pink tunnels over the city streets.

A fearsome dragon clings to a corner of Munich's city hall.

One of the most iconic neon ads of former East Germany.

Böttcherstraße's bells, extolling Nordic virtues and the great conquerors of the world.

The stunning interior of this Gothic church is covered in ornate gold details.

Legend says if you stick your thumb in the hole and it gets wet, your wish will be granted.

A small etching on the white marble parapet was written in runic script by a Viking mercenary.

Large miniature theme park with 100-plus models.

This museum was invented in a novel before being made real by the author.

The most metal church of all time was built in record time because of an international, pious pissing contest.