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

Massive volcano in the Andes is the farthest point from earth's center.

A turquoise lake within a volcanic crater.

An elaborate shrine dedicated to the four corners of the world unfortunately misses its mark.

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

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

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

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

This spiny beast guards an artist's village while vying for the title of largest lobster in the world.

At this bayside marina, enormous wild tarpon jump out of the water to snatch fish from visitors’ hands.

More than 450 years ago, an Italian nun became the first woman to paint the iconic subject.

A slightly creepy gallery of plaster cast models in the same museum as Michelangelo's David.

A plaque on the base of this statue holds a bewitching design.

A copy of the famous statue can be found in this Florence piazza, along with one of the most breathtaking views of the city below.

Historic fortifications form the boundary of Vatican City, but it’s not entirely surrounded by walls.

Brass cobblestones mark the places where individual Holocaust victims were taken from their homes.

The yawning maw of this pagan visage is said to bite off the hands of liars.

An ancient Roman temple first dedicated to an emperor's wife is now a church.

The ruins of the largest gladiatorial school in Rome are largely hidden under modern streets.

Florida might be at its most surreal in this museum devoted to the famed Spanish artist.

This handsomely carved wooden church is more than 800 years old.

One man's exploration of the human form, including the bizarre and delightful "Man Attacked by Babies."

The design of this beautifully crafted building was inspired by Norwegian glaciers.

This 15th-century island fortress later served as home to the executioners no one wanted to live near.