{"id":456402,"date":"2025-05-29T07:38:31","date_gmt":"2025-05-29T07:38:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/in\/blogs\/?p=456402"},"modified":"2025-11-20T08:54:20","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T08:54:20","slug":"top-mythical-places-around-the-globe-an-odyssey-to-outer-worldly-realms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.akbartravels.com\/in\/blogs\/top-mythical-places-around-the-globe-an-odyssey-to-outer-worldly-realms\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Mythical Places Around the Globe: An Odyssey to Outer Worldly Realms"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

You\u2019re the hero of every journey, so venture out to the realms on Earth where immortal demigods warred, Gods built their castles, and the monsters hid in their darkest chambers! But do such mythical places exist today on Earth? Yes, the mythical places in literature exist beyond the pages and take the form of towering mountains, unique structures, and eerie spaces that will make you feel the eyes of the unknown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, this year, why not take a step away from reality and explore an exciting list of mythical places on Earth? So, adventure to the corners of the world to feel like a real hero!  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mytikas and Kastelli, Greece: Mount Olympus & The Minotaur\u2019s Labyrinth<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Cloud-covered view from the top of Mytikas Mountain
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Every die-hard Greek Mythology fan has dreamed of hopping on cheap flights to Athens<\/a> to marvel at the towering Mt. Olympus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site which is home to Zeus and the other major Greek Gods. Besides being one of the most famous mythical places, Mt. Olympus is also an ecological paradise, with over 1,500 plant species and over 100 bird species. Book the best hotels in Athens<\/a> and climb to the top of the tallest peak of Olympus, out of fifty others, soaring at 9,500 feet above the ground. Mount Olympus is one of the most beautiful mythical places in mythology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hate climbing? Secure all-inclusive Greece tour packages<\/a> and visit Kastelli to admire a tomb from the Minoan civilisation that resembles the legendary Labyrinth that kept the Minotaur in! Crafted by Daedalus, a gifted architect, the Labyrinth is inescapable in the stories. So, will you dare to traverse this dangerous mythical terrain? Apply for your Greece Visa<\/a> online and visit one of the best mythical places in Greek mythology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

AT Suggestion<\/strong>: A fan of Greek mythology? You should also visit Gorham\u2019s Cave in Spain, which is seen as the lair of the gorgon Medusa from the stories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Loch Ness, Scotland: The Loch Ness Monster\u2019s Home<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Urquhart Castle Ruins at Loch Ness
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If you love gigantic things, the captivating Scottish Highlands must be the next on your mythical places to explore list. The Loch Ness is not only beautiful, but massive in size, going to the depths of 750 feet and spanning 20 miles, which you can easily explore with exciting Scotland tour packages<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hop on cheap flights to London<\/a> and drive to Scotland to spot the gigantic monster hiding in the depths of the murky water. You can also book budget and luxury hotels in Scotland<\/a> to enjoy a campfire close to the lake and some thrilling mythological stories before bedtime. Apply for your UK visa online<\/a> today and go on an adventure of a lifetime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Zealandia, New Zealand: The Atlantis Island<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The imagined city of Atlantis
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It\u2019s impossible not to have heard of Atlantis, the advanced civilisation described by Plato that drowned under the sea. The theories that follow this hidden city are endless; however, you can see a glimpse of a similar land called Zealandia, one of the top mythical cities like Atlantis, but for real. It is famously known as the eighth continent, and all you can see of it currently is a tiny portion of land peeking out of the depths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The best way to get here is to catch cheap flights to Auckland<\/a> and set out to sea on an excursion with personalised New Zealand tour packages<\/a>. Zealandia is no city, but it throws light on our environmental problems and what the state of the world would look like if the ice caps melted. Book the best hotels in Douglas<\/a> and secure your New Zealand Visa online<\/a> to catch a view of the continent before it is completely enveloped by the sea. Currently, the piece of land is submerged by 94%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Explore<\/strong>: Top Places on Earth that Look Like Outer Space<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Canakkale, Turkey: Invoking Memories of Troy<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Troy-like city remains at Canakkale
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When legends and reality meet, you get Troy, the marvellous city that did exist, but not in the way the stories of Homer told. Canakkale is one of the most popular mythical places, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, so secure cheap flights to Istanbul<\/a> to marvel at the remains of the multi-layered city at Canakkale, which dates back to 3,500 BC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Explore exciting Turkey tour packages<\/a> and book budget and luxury hotels in Istanbul<\/a> to explore the country and uncover other mythical places from mythologies, including Apollon Smintheion, the green forests of Mount Ida, and Antandros. Apply for your Turkey Visa online<\/a> and explore a land of grandeur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kirinyaga, Kenya: Man\u2019s Creation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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View of Mount Kenya
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Kirinyaga is home to Mt. Kenya, which touches the clouds with its captivating height, being the second-tallest mountain in Africa. Secure the lowest air fares to Nairobi<\/a> to check out one of the most interesting mythical places, where, according to stories, God Nygai showed man for the first time! The man was named Gikuyu, and the woman Mumbi, who would live together at the foot of the Kirinyaga.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mt Kenya now decorates the Mt. Kenya National Park, which is a UNESCO site that you must explore with all-inclusive Kenya tour packages<\/a>. Book budget and luxury hotels in Nairobi<\/a> and apply for your Kenya Visa online<\/a> to check out this legendary spot, and also enjoy engaging activities like hiking, biking, rock climbing, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sherwood Forest, England: Where Robin Hood Hides<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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An ancient oak tree at Sherwood Forest
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Associated with the stories of Robin Hood, Sherwood Forest is a natural reserve with a rich biodiversity, which you must hop on cheap flights to London<\/a> to admire one of the most beautiful mythical places on the planet. This ancient forest of Nottinghamshire is home to Oaks that have been standing for 500+ years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Secure customizable London tour packages<\/a> and book the best hotels in London<\/a> to interact closely with the birds and animals, and admire the plants in this blooming forest. Would you consider living in the Sherwood Forest, like Robin Hood did? If yes, drive down to this otherworldly realm, where the trees are enough to steal your breath.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Discover: <\/strong>Into the Wild: Forest Homestays for Wildlife Lovers.<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Steinkjer, Norway: A Viking Wonderland<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Snasa Lake at Steinkjer
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Home to one of the strongest and oldest Viking bases in the world, Steinkjer is worth hopping on cheap flights to Oslo<\/a> to see. With all-inclusive Norway tour packages<\/a>, you can admire the remains of a Viking ship that was excavated in 2019, which also had many ancient tools, artefacts, and much more. Besides this, they also found trade goods like silver and amber.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Book the best hotels in Norway<\/a> and apply for your Norway Visa online<\/a> to imagine the glorious past of the Vikings at Steinkjer, which is rumoured to be one of the biggest Norse trade centres in history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pro Tip: <\/strong>Norway is part of the Schengen agreement. Travel to 27+ other European countries on a Schengen visa<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ain Dara, Syria: Where Solomon\u2019s Temple Stood<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Ruins of the Ain Dara Temple
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Archaeologists proudly declare that Ain Dara is worth hopping on cheap flights to Damascus<\/a> to visit, even though most of what you\u2019ll see are ruins. It is theorised that the 3,000-year-old Temple that stood here, which sadly has been destroyed, was the Biblical Solomon\u2019s Temple. Secure reservations at the best hotels in Damascus<\/a> and explore with exciting Syria tour packages<\/a> to have a closer look at the destroyed cherub and lion reliefs, and the beautiful sphinxes guarding an exceptionally captivating staircase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you find nothing interesting here, since the bombing of the site destroyed most of the architecture, you should visit the National Museum of Aleppo. The Museum houses important artefacts from the Temple\u2019s rubble. Apply for your Syria Visa online<\/a> and visit this site today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cyclopean Isles, Italy: The Terrific One-Eyed Giant<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Cyclopean Isles
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The Cyclopean Isles, with a unique landscape made entirely of Basalt rock, float right off the coast of Sicily. This location might not be one of the most appealing mythical places, but it is highly recommended for tourists who enjoy Greek mythology! Hop on cheap flights to Rome<\/a>, and with budget-friendly Italy tour packages<\/a>, you can relive the adventurous story of Odysseus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The coastline is believed to have been created by the rocks thrown by the Cyclops Polyphemus in the famed tale. When in Italy, you can also book the best hotels in Rome<\/a> and apply for your Italy Visa online<\/a> to take a peek into Caesar\u2019s rule by visiting the Colosseum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Explore: <\/strong>Step into a Storybook: Small Towns in India Straight Out of a Fairytale.<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Matsue, Japan: Afterlife Secrets<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Iya Shrine
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Currently, Japan is widely known to be a Buddhist country; however, its past remains haunted by myths that could scare anyone, no matter the time of day. One of its famous mythical places that all brave-hearted travellers can grab the lowest air fares to Tokyo<\/a> to live out the dream at the Iya Temple in Matsue, which hides the entrance to the underworld! With all-inclusive Japan tour packages<\/a>, you can learn about these fascinating myths, especially the story of Izanagi and Izanami.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reserve the best hotels in Tokyo<\/a> and apply for your Japan Visa online<\/a> to experience the most wonder, as Japan is known to house some of the most spine-chilling mythical places in the world!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mythical Places Names in India<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Dwarkadhish Temple
Image credit: Shutterstock\/Chirag Vekariya<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Unlike other countries that have one or two places, you can find countless mythical places in India, some of which are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n