Dozens of elegant ceramic tiles decorate these ancient walls, each displaying the Lord's Prayer in a different language.

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

A cluster of historic bathhouses built on the famed hot springs that gave the Georgian capital its name.

Outstanding taxidermy dioramas showcase the grandeur of the continent's wildlife with spooky realism.

This extraordinary Depression-era expenditure was modeled after a postcard of a Mediterranean hotel.

This road winds through the steep coastal cliffside offering spectacular views for those who brave the drive.

Here be dragons.

Creating this diorama spurred naturalist Carl Akeley to begin advocating to protect the apes.

This riverfront statue honors the inventor of the first video games ever sold.

An oasis of shade and color amidst the bustle of the old city.

The museum houses one of the world's largest shoe collections, boasting over 12,000 pairs.

A three-piece musical sculpture installed between the subway tracks at Kendall Station near MIT.

New York City's only radical feminist independent bookstore.

Where the White Nile River dramatically cascades between Lake Kyoga and Lake Albert in Uganda.

The famed amusement district marks the beginning of summer with a wild procession of nautical creatures.

Legend says if you stick your thumb in the hole and it gets wet, your wish will be granted.

Five sultans and their families rest in eternal splendor, teeming with overlooked beauty and drama.

This small 16th-century church in Athens is almost entirely surrounded by a modern building.

The most gigantic, swoony, intimidating trio of fingers in all of antiquity.

A labyrinth hides in plain sight at each of the city's 270 Tube stations.

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

A tiny piece of the Moon is embedded in this stained glass masterpiece.

A heavenly experience, right here on Terra Firma.

This nearly invisible wire transforms much of the city into one big, symbolic home on the holy day.