Places tatianamccabe Wants to Go

An unusual collection of self-made musical instruments and unique noises.

A city block packed with whimsical sculptures that seem to be plucked from a tiled fantasy world.

This Russian museum stresses the importance of keeping clean and even holds one of Pavlov's dogs.

Specimens collected by the author of "Lolita" and self-taught lepidopterist are exhibited in his childhood home.

An ever-growing literary collection housed in the apartment where the Russian author penned his final novel.

Once frequented by heavyweights of the Russian arts scene, this café is stuck in the 1800s.

Dark, eerie exhibits make for a surreal exploration of the subconscious.

A 250-year-old timepiece-automaton adorned with golden mechanical birds, which still sing to this day.

The past, present, and future of Russia's signature alcohol is remembered in the world's only museum dedicated to the starchy spirit.

A scale model of Russia so big visitors are offered binoculars to rent so they can see the whole thing.

A little church on a tiny island looks like something from a fairy tale.

Largest graveyard in all of Japan surrounds a famous mausoleum.