Places vmhenshaw Wants to Go

Local legend says the remains of Father Christmas lie within the medieval grounds.

This permanent collection of preserved bodies taken from Irish bogs is one of the leading authorities on such morbid mummies.

A museum that cashes in on its infamous little people while teaching you a thing or two about the Irish fey.

An eccentric garden of sculptures crafted in India decorate an Irish green space dedicated to Alan Turing.

This Irish show cave is said to have been the site of a Viking massacre that claimed 1,000 lives.

An Irish church where an 800-year-old mummy is reaching out of his coffin as if to shake hands.

Perfectly preserved ancient monastery in an impossibly dramatic location on a rocky island in the Atlantic.

The gorgeous library at Trinity College is home to remarkable treasures of Irish identity.

This giant boulder is pinched over a 1000-meter abyss by two mountains.

A 12th-century church with a medieval fresco and an intriguing “Greek runestone.”

A king's bloodstained shirt is among the gruesome collection of artifacts displayed below Stockholm's Royal Palace.

This wonky bit of historical taxidermy is experiencing a second life online.

A former hen house turned curiosity cabinet displays one man's lifelong fascination with cannibalism.

Stone carvings record the Norse myth of Sigurd, providing a glimpse into Scandinavia's transition from paganism to Christianity.

This castle ruin in the middle of nowhere is a gem for wildlife enthusiasts.

Hundreds of mossy stones engraved with bits of philosophy, literature and random musings.

Visit the home of Sweden's beloved fictional character, Pippi Longstocking.

A museum dedicated to the history of psychiatric treatment featuring a gallery of art made by patients.

The second oldest anatomical theater is housed in a museum of curiosities.

This grisly exhibit houses skeletons and weapons from a devastating 14th-century clash.

Largest island in the Baltic Sea experiences such idyllic weather that roses bloom in the middle of December.

This encrypted monolith protected a secret of Norse mythology by hiding in a church wall for over a millennium.

One of the world's few mounted blue whales, its jaws are hinged open allowing visitors to descend into a lounge.

A floating underwater hotel, created by a Swedish artist.