The world-record holder for the longest bridge stretching continuously over water.

New Orleans' famous cemetery, located on the site of a former race track.

This 45-story tall abandoned skyscraper is the third tallest building in New Orleans and Lousiana.

In 1857, the Mardi Gras parade tradition began at this intersection.

After the oysters have been shucked, and the restaurant's been shuttered, the terrazzo sidewalk from the 1940s is all that remains.

A massive portrait of Abraham Lincoln created with approximately 24,500 pennies.

Ruined 11th century abbey built by King David I in Edinburgh, Scotland.

This mundane post marks the old location of the city's main postal hub.

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

It took 160 years to complete the most ornate church in Ecuador.

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

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

Quito's historic, main square dates back to the 16th century.

Legend says if this neo-Gothic basilica is ever officially completed, the world will come to an end.

A trash dump made beautiful by nature's power.

Carvings in Turkey's Marble Road may have directed ancient Romans to a hidden brothel.

The alleged house of the Virgin Mary is tucked away in a park and nature preserve on Mt. Koressos in Turkey and is holy to both Catholics and Muslims alike.

A charming beach town in Turkey captures all the colors of the rainbow.

Monasteries on rock pillars, once accessible only by frayed ropes.

A medieval weapon rumored to have been used by the brilliant poet himself.

Over 50 exquisite hand-painted Renaissance maps decorate a Medici storage room.

The famous sculptor left his mark on this Italian wall in an internationally protected example of street art.

You would never come across this tiny green oasis if you didn't know it existed.

An unusual ode to the late Irish playwright, complete with a squiggly bust and coffin-shaped bench.