This huge green space packed with activities will make you forget you're in the middle of the Ecuadorian capital.

This historic street in Quito is known for its seven stone crosses—and one presidential assassination.

One of the most historic cemeteries in Quito is an eclectic mix of architectural styles and famous tombs.

Ecuador’s historic seat of government has been quietly looted in recent decades, and no one knows how or by whom.

A short volcanic hill in Quito doubles as a stellar observation point of an iconic statue.

The world's tallest aluminum statue is also the world's tallest image of a winged Virgin Mary.

The gondolas let you glimpse a bird's-eye view of one of the world's highest capital cities.

This picturesque horseshoe weir was first built in the 1600s to prevent flooding in the town of Bath.

A monument on the pavement marks the spot where two cultures that shaped Sarajevo come together.

The haunting complex honors the millions of Ukrainians who died in the forced famine under Soviet rule.

With over 10,000 lights, this engineering marvel lights up the city after dark.

You'll find just about anything in this funky Tbilisi flea market.

This mysterious but iconic tapered tower appears in many Azeri fairytales and legends.

The building's fluid, wavelike walls are a true feat of architectural ingenuity.

A unique museum dedicated to culture and artistry of carpet weaving.

Home to nearly a third of the world's mud volcanoes, Azerbaijan is home to a messy, bubbling, and sometimes explosive landscape.

The controversial final resting place of the equally controversial first president of Turkmenistan.

If you want to get married in the White Marble City of Ashgabat, you should do it in this surreal disco ball building.

A fiery crater has been burning in the Karakum Desert since 1971.

The world's second-tallest flagpole stands proud despite dropping rank.

The heartbeat of modern Uzbekistan’s thriving market culture.

This retro, UFO-like structure is a remnant of the Soviet-era circus.

This Soviet statue is based on a piece of propaganda that's been elevated to national myth.

This sprawling market is a one-stop shop for traditional Kazakh foods, from mare’s milk to sheep’s head.