Places The Sitch Wants to Go

These barriers stand as stark reminders of Northern Ireland's troubled past.

It is said a heartbroken man visited the gap every day to stare blankly out at the sea.

This Italian-style temple replica has been threatening to fall off the Irish coast for hundreds of years.

This tiny train shuttles passengers to one of Northern Ireland's most spectacular sights.

For part of the year, this innovative greenhouse is painted white to keep the plants from getting scorched.

This gnarled old tree supposedly sprouted from seeds kept in the pocket of a 16th-century Spanish sailor.

This Victorian-era public house has set the standard for pub-style elegance for over a hundred years.

The ruins of this medieval castle in Northern Ireland have inspired artists from C.S. Lewis to Led Zeppelin.

A peace symbol in Northern Ireland is among the world's largest hedge mazes.

A meandering boardwalk across the bogland leads to a "stairway to heaven" with sublime views.

This short bridge is the only thing connecting a tiny Irish island to the mainland.

Belgium’s famous peeing statue has worn many hats (and coats, and pants), which are on display at this small museum.

One of the deepest indoor swimming pools in the world.

This recently restored crypt was once plagued by liquefying coffins and exploding caskets.

Meet the bronze beloved pet to a family of famous peeing statues.

Cozy basement bar sports an inventory of over 2,000 beers.

This former Masonic lodge has been transformed into part museum, part bar, all awesome.

An unsettling sculpture of a boy hanging out in a street in Ghent has been baffling visitors for years.

This narrow Ghent alleyway is an officially sanctioned street art tunnel.

This interactive sculpture allows visitors to leave a message in case a friend passes by.

To enter this cluttered-yet-cozy sanctum of Belgian brews, ring the bell and tell the gatekeepers you've come “to taste beer.”

This small corner bar is home to a rare 1930s dance organ that still plays tunes for one Euro.

Rare wooden escalators lead deep down into an otherwise staggeringly monotonous tiled tunnel.

The patron of this extravagant Art Nouveau confection insisted that nothing less than a boat should project from its facade.