A pretty park of over 1,600 olive trees that grew from just three saplings brought over from Spain.

Did Inca children also slide down these smooth rocky slopes above Cusco?

Built on the remains of one the Incas’ most important gathering spots, this square keeps the spirit of a fallen empire alive.

Situated on a sacred Inca site, this 16th-century cathedral took nearly 100 years to build.

A painting in the historic Cathedral Basilica depicts Jesus and his disciples dining on a traditional Peruvian menu.

This geometric feat is a testament to the Incas' mesmerizing architectural abilities.

A Christian monastery stands on what was once a holy Incan temple.

The stunning interior of this Gothic church is covered in ornate gold details.

Ancient catacombs form the foundation for this Rococo orgy of a church.

This archaeological museum in one of Peru’s most intriguing regions exhibits ancient artifacts from the Nazca civilization.

Plundered and left asunder by grave robbers, this ancient necropolis has been painstakingly pieced back together.

A set of ancient drawings in the desert of Peru that are so massive, many of them can only be fully seen from the sky.

Nazca pilgrimage site covering 370 acres is a popular stop for archeologists and looters.

In the upscale neighborhood of Miraflores in Lima, a pretty little park is home to dozens of cats.

The large collection of pre-Columbian pottery might make you blush.

A miniature train-ride through Slovenia's largest cave system.

This enormous censer uses a pulley system installed over 400 years ago.

The little bear in the "funny kind of hat" has made his way from London back to Peru.

The mortal remains of an estimated 70,000 people lie in the basement of a monastery in Lima, Peru.

This museum inside Amsterdam's largest cemetery explores how people deal with death.

Picturesque intersection of witchcraft and ancient Christianity.

London's creepiest cemetery was once the site of dueling magicians and mobs of stake-carrying vampire hunters.

A unique tribute to the millions of animals who served and died for the British military.

This restored Portuguese cafe may well be the most beautiful place in the world to grab a Big Mac.