Places zwfineart Wants to Go

An ancient capital city that dates back 3,000 years and harbors many surprises.

A massive underwater sinkhole made famous by Jacques Cousteau.

The intricate stonework of Machu Picchu serves as a testament to Incan engineers.

Mother Nature outdoes herself with this stunningly beautiful set of caves carved into marble.

A magical place that lets you play in and explore the world of Studio Ghibli.

The mysterious, fantastical woodland inspiration for "The Lord of the Rings."

Yemen's "Stone Palace" looks like it was carved right out of the tall stone column on which it is built.

This quaint Italian town keeps losing ground as the sides of its plateau slowly erode.

Despite being tiny and rural this Georgian airport looks like a sci-fi boondoggle.

This dark, damp, perilous tunnel is the only passage from north to south Tajikistan.

This otherworldly palace-mausoleum complex is the stuff eternal dreams are made of.

Stay overnight in the world's most sleekly designed rabbit hole, free of charge.

A convincing little bit of ancient Egypt smack dab in Richmond, Virginia.

Two women with a flair for both adventure and artful clutter created this singular round home.

An Aztec snake god has taken the material form of an apartment complex.

The oldest teak bridge in the world is made from the remains of a royal palace.

A pair of connected skyscrapers form this symbolic gateway.

Philadelphia boasts one of the best — and most often overlooked — traditional Japanese gardens in North America.

A lovers' beach, tucked below the surface of the island, provides a safe haven for romance.

An emerald-green grotto just a short trip from Austin.

This astonishingly geometric cave has inspired everyone from Jules Verne to Pink Floyd.

On Japan's Tashirojima Island, cats are king.

Historic funicular railway, believed to be the shortest railroad in the world.

A beautiful geyser under environmental threat.