Places shiri16 Wants to Go

Statue of a decomposing prince that once held his heart in its hand.

The woman who helped save 15th-century France was born in this humble home.

A short distance from the Eiffel Tower is the final resting place of several of the city’s more well-known and interesting characters.

The oldest and smallest cemetery in Paris is only open to the public twice a year.

A melancholy jester sits on the grave of a famous 20th-century ballet dancer and choreographer.

A horde of stray cats rule in this secluded Parisian cemetery under a bridge.

With a history of slaughter, feast, and famine, remnants of the pork industry decorate this area--even its church.

Noirish green neon marks the location of one of the oldest private detective agencies in France.

The personal library of the founder of modern neurology is open to visitors.

This Parisian fountain is a little bit fantasy and a little bit nightclub.

This medieval tower is all that remains of the castle where Joan of Arc was held before being burned at the stake.

A medieval church with largest and oldest collection of Renaissance frescoes in France.

The haunting cadaver tomb of a famous French poet, playwright, and filmmaker.

Historic medieval fortified city in southwest France.

Home to fantastic views and ancient graves.

Statue of death tucked in the University of Medicine courtyard.

A French library that makes sure its love of books is writ large... giant in fact.

A haunting medieval mural of the Danse Macabre graces the walls of this church.

The walls of this medieval church are covered with perfectly preserved frescos, including a pristine example of the Dance of Death.

Climbing to the top of the cathedral's bell tower offers sweeping views of these medieval ruins.

Uh, pardon me, ma'am, but I couldn't help noticing that there's a Columbo statue in the middle of Budapest.

This building has survived for more than a century and remains virtually untouched.

From cartoon characters to tiny tanks, a guerilla sculptor's little bronze statues are hidden throughout the city of Budapest.

Also known as Uncle Karl, the beloved bronze copper keeps a watchful eye on St. Stephen’s Basilica while people rub his lucky belly.