In Coyoacán, a pair of coyotes crown a public fountain in reference to the ancient Aztec name of the borough.

Once home to an aristocratic family and a workers' organization, this intricately tiled building now houses a chain restaurant.

The former headquarters of Mexico's Secretariat of Public Education now houses a muralism museum, including Diego Rivera's first large-scale mural project.

This ancient structure was built by a mysterious civilization that was largely destroyed by a volcanic eruption.

The unique collection often goes unnoticed by visitors focused only on the archaeological objects.

One of the world's richest men bought this former paper factory and transformed it into a mall.

A Volkswagen Beetle decorated with millions of beads connects Mexico's past and future.

A series of abstract sculptures pop up from an otherworldly volcanic landscape.

This foreboding building was the headquarters of the terrifying Spanish Inquisition in Mexico.

Many people don't realize there’s a lot going on in—and below—the world’s tallest triumphal arch.

This incredible college library is a visual masterpiece of mosaic art. It also looks kind of like a giant boombox.

The burial place of some of Mexico's most prominent residents is full of macabre stories and hidden masonic symbols.

These biodiverse university gardens form a green oasis amid the urban chaos of Mexico City.

The only castle in North America to ever house European sovereigns.

A museum in the former home of Marxist revolutionary Leon Trotsky.

An island filled with hundreds of hanging, decomposing, decapitated dolls.

This pub was 238 years old when it decided to revamp its image: It started serving Thai food.

An exercise in radical design and social living that became the epicenter of Soviet spy networks in London.

A collection of machines designed to break things for science.

Children's hospital in London that operates on royalties received from Peter Pan, which J.M. Barrie signed over in 1929.

Taxidermied animals galore, by appointment only.

Black cat statues guard this temple-like Egyptian revival factory.

The rose garden in Regent's Park where Pongo and Perdita met for the first time in Disney's "101 Dalmatians."

The wooden telephone box hidden away in London's Piccadilly was the original prototype of the iconic kiosk.