Places slecnave Wants to Go

A huge musical sculpture and other art installations on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration grounds.

This semi-secret garden in south Seattle emulates a traditional Japanese garden using the plants of the Pacific Northwest.

A museum dedicated to the history and exploration of both popular music and science fiction.

The largest Lenin statue in Central Asia was moved to an empty field rather than being destroyed.

This remote, abandoned Soviet observatory promises spectacular views for those who can reach it.

The largest dam in the world and the site of a potential disaster.

This noble mash-up in eastern Luxembourg is part Medieval, part Renaissance, all castle.

Once the local rulers had gone these enchanting ruins housed common folk in an almost real life fairy tale.

Museum celebrating the ocean, with the largest wunderkammer dedicated to sea exploration.

These temples are among the oldest free-standing stone buildings in the world.

Abandoned Roman Catholic chapel abused by Satanists before being restored.

This almost-forgotten underground dungeon housed several convicts over the years, including Caravaggio.

The remains of a 1st-century aristocratic Roman town house featuring beautiful well-preserved mosaics.

This spectacular dome managed to survive after being bombed in World War II, in an event known as the "Miracle of Mosta."

The floor of this spectacular Baroque sanctuary is covered in memento mori.

A hidden tunnel of bones in one of Malta's oldest churches.

Thousands of ancient rock carvings are scattered just off the highway.

The place that allegedly inspired James Hilton's depiction of Shangri-La.

For more than 40 years this Barnum-inspired half-fox, half-woman has been telling fortunes from her cage in a Pakistani zoo.

A place as enchanting as the journey to reach it is harrowing.

A 17th-century mosque that was used for war more than worship.

This grand Pakistani mausoleum can only be accessed via an almost 1,000 foot long alleyway.

These stairs were built to accommodate royals mounted on elephants.

One of the largest necropolises in the world is home to a stunning array of historic Middle Eastern tombs.