Places slecnave Wants to Go

In this historic region, homes and churches are carved into ancient volcanic rock formations.

A meow-velous tribute to a beloved street cat, made famous on the internet.

This column celebrates Rome's victory over the Goths, and may be the oldest Roman monument in Istanbul.

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

This eatery re-creates dishes from the Ottoman Empire so you can dine like a sultan.

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

1513 Turkish world map, full of European state secrets and snarky commentary.

Step back in time and witness the fall of Constantinople.

This remarkably well-preserved Egyptian plinth is pretty well traveled for a giant piece of stone.

Turkish adventurer antiques in the heart of the Grand Bazaar.

Five sultans and their families rest in eternal splendor, teeming with overlooked beauty and drama.

A marvel of Byzantine engineering under the streets of Istanbul.

Visitors are treated to a stained glass kaleidoscope interior inside this work of art.

Pre-Nazi swastikas adorn the sculpted pachyderms flanking this brewhouse portal.

These two strange cones are actually a system of old nautical navigation beacons.

A statue of the Soviet leader still stands in a quiet corner of Estonia’s most Russian city.

The widest natural waterfall in Estonia is a sight to see in all seasons.

This set of concrete chambers resonates according to different notes of octaves.

Two old windmills got a new life as oversized sculptures of a man and a woman.

One of the oldest lighthouses in the world has been in continuous use since it was first built in 1531.

This old and disused water tower has received a new life as an art gallery with a piano staircase.

This abandoned office building is a lasting example of Soviet-era architecture.

This Estonian watchtower looks like a big tree with two giant bird nests on it, complete with a "golden egg."

This stunning limestone waterfall is the highest in Estonia.