A fantastical and futuristic temple of light built from nine monumental glass veils.

A 90-year-old underground water reservoir offers a more industrial kind of tranquility.

A taste of Middle Earth, in the middle of the Bayou City.

Beer lover's can-covered house.

The peaceful space is adorned by paintings by the famed abstract artist Mark Rothko.

This tiny, hurricane-resistant house in Galveston is one of the city's most notable architectural oddities.

This 12-inch-tall wooden sculpture of a winged Virgin Mary has inspired much devotion and countless replicas.

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.

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

Home of the "true" equator.