Random Real Mythological Places (16 items)

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  (#8) Winchester Castle, a Real-Life Camelot

  Despite his debated historical existence, legendary British leader King Arthur has inspired many folklore and modern-day tales. King Arthur was a mighty warrior who defended the land and people of Britain from enemies, both human and supernatural.

  King Arthur is thought to have resided at Camelot, a kingdom regarded as the capital of his realm. The Winchester Castle in Hampshire, England is a medieval building that's been dubbed the real-world Camelot. Inside, visitors can glimpse a round table hanging on the wall inscribed with the names of King Arthur’s knights carved around the edge.
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  (#10) Cyclops Riviera, Odysseus's Epic Journey

  Featured in Homer's epic Odyssey, the Cyclops Riviera stretches along nearly eight miles of Sicily's beautiful eastern coast. The area features seaside towns, orchards, mountains, and other sites where Odysseus stopped on his voyage home after the Trojan War.

  The Cyclops Riviera was named after the savage one-eyed giant who trapped and killed several of Odysseus's companions. For visitors, the site can serve as a base to travel around Sicily or simply a place to soak up the sun on the lava beaches and piers along the sea.
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  (#16) Old New Synagogue, Home to the Golem of Prauge

  A golem is a mythical human-like creature with magical powers in Jewish folklore. One tale took place in Prague, where a golem was summoned to protect the Jewish people who lived there. However, with its increasing power, the golem grew evil and began terrorizing the city.

  Eventually, a Rabbi managed to kill the golem and stored the remains in the attic of Prague’s Old New Synagogue. Now a tourist attraction, the synagogue has an impressive Gothic style and was one of the very few Jewish relics spared by the Nazis during World War II.
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  (#1) Mount Olympus, Home of the Mighty Greek Gods

  Mount Olympus, widely known as the home of the 12 Greek gods and goddesses, won't disappoint mortals visiting for either a glimpse of mythology or a nature retreat. It's easy to imagine Zeus stepping out onto the rocks of the mighty structure in ancient times and hurling his powerful thunderbolts.

  A part of the mountain serves as the Mount Olympus National Park, showcasing rich flora and fauna. In fact, the park is one of the most important bird areas of Europe. The 9,573-foot-tall mountain is hikeable, but serious endurance is required to reach the peak.
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  (#13) El Dorado, Golden City at Bottom of Lake Guatavita

  The myth of the golden city El Dorado started with the tale of the golden man. One day, a Colombian native tribe chief covered himself with gold dust and dove into the water of Lake Guatavita as part of a ritual. The rest of the tribe also took part by throwing gold objects into the lake as an offering to gods.

  Other legends depicted El Dorado as an entire city made of gold. Either way, archeologists have found artifacts made of gold and silver at the bottom of the Lake Guatavita in the Andes, connecting the nearly 50-acre-wide Colombian lake with the shimmering myth. 
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  (#15) Barnsdale Forest, Home of Robin Hood

  English folklore depicted Robin Hood as a hero who stole from the rich and gave to the poor. While his existence is still the subject of debate, some places associated with him prevail as tourist attractions.

  The Barnsdale Forest in South Yorkshire, England, is often mentioned in literature as the area where most events surrounding the heroic figure took place. The area features such sites as Robin Hood’s Well, the Church at Skelbrooke, and the Sayles Plantation, all mentioned in early writings about the hero. 

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