Places susangratto Wants to Go

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

Have tea in a cemetery with a dazzling view of Istanbul.

This crucial gathering spot along the "hippie trail" still displays old notes between traveling beatniks and backpackers.

A Lycian city of the dead carved into the hillside of Southern Turkey, complete with startlingly human touches.

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

Roman ruins top white travertine terraces formed by ancient hot springs.

These tombs were built into the side of a mountain so that ancient angels could reach the dead.

The ornate miniature mansions were built for Istanbul's feathered residents.

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

The complex has been abandoned since the Croatian War of Independence, barring a stint as a set for 'Game of Thrones.'

This armored vehicle was built in the local shipyard for use by the defenders of Dubrovnik.

This 15th-century church houses priceless works of art from a range of Croatian artists.

A musical instrument played by the sea.

A forgotten monument to Yugoslavian freedom.

A monument to one of Croatia's famous freedom fighters.

Site of a massive 1991 ammunition depot explosion that marked a turning point in the Croatian War of Independence.

This pedestrian bridge in Croatia is a sleek, ship-inspired design with a fun net and social spaces.

The “world’s smallest cathedral” is a remnant of one of Croatia’s medieval royal towns.

Construction of this bridge was once described as an "act of violence" against a neighboring country.

This work of art is considered the world's longest mosaic.

A memorial dedicated to the 29,000 Istrian freedom fighters of World War II.

The interior of this church has been turned into a memorial to locals who died in Croatia's Homeland War.

This seven-sided Romanesque chapel is regarded as the oldest building in Rovinj.

One of the very few mosques built by the Ottomans still standing in Croatia is now a Catholic church.