Places toohero Wants to Go

Iceland's tribute to its thankless civil servants.

Instead of solid circles, the stoplights in this northern Icelandic town have glowing red hearts.

Inside this Icelandic greenhouse, geothermal energy keeps tomatoes warm and growing.

This aromatherapy shop and mini-museum cofounded by the Sigur Rós frontman documents Icelandic history through scents.

This verdant, tree-lined Reykjavik graveyard is both enchanting and eerie.

This collection of unique liquids allows visitors to wander the waters of Iceland's glaciers.

This oceanside Reykjavik spot is speckled with recycled sculptures and large stones.

This museum dedicated to divination also honors a local 10th-century prophetess.

The largest whale museum in Europe allows visitors to walk among life-size giants.

The Icelandic Sea Monster Museum explores the area's history of aquatic cryptid sightings.

An encyclopedic collection of mammal penises.

For more than two centuries, the canopy of this venerable tree has been a haven for songbirds and lovers.

A 16th century chapel decorated with bones, skulls, and entire bodies hanging from the wall.

A windswept necropolis carved into the rocks overlooks the "most Portuguese town in Portugal."

Panoramic views from the mountains over a facility built to provide tuberculosis patients with fresh mountain air.

A glacial valley filled with silver beech trees in the mountains of Portugal.

This gaping hole in the middle of a remote mountain lake looks like a portal to another dimension.

The history of drinking is told through 1,800 cups, chalices, and glasses at this exhibit.

Ancient catacombs form the foundation for this Rococo orgy of a church.

The corpse bride of Portugal.

The walls of this small village have been turned into a living street art gallery.

Nicknamed "Karri Knight," this Eucalyptus was planted in 1895 and stands at 72 meters.

This museum documents the ancient practice of salt production in Figueira da Foz.

The crumbling ruins of an abandoned 12th-century monastery.