These ruined Incan mausoleum towers still bear carvings of sacred animals on their blocks.

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

The shockingly unspoiled Peruvian tomb of the Lord of Sipan was once guarded by a footless warrior.

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

The Uros people live on floating reed islands in lake Titicaca.

The stones of this Incan wall complex fit together so well you couldn't fit a piece of paper between some of them.

Preserved Inca city and site of the last Inca stronghold against the Spanish conquistadors.

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.

The intricate stonework of Machu Picchu serves as a testament to Incan engineers.

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

Iconic Los Angeles residence famous for its 19 statues of Michelangelo's David.

A long-vacant Scottish Rite temple in Hollywood has been converted into an art museum filled with Masonic relics.

This quirky UFO-shaped curiosity is often mistaken for the airport’s control tower.

Church and home-museum of a 1920s female revivalist preacher with a very sordid past.

This opulent hotel has been visited by Spider-Man, Charlie's Angels, and the Ghostbusters.

The site of a classic series of Laurel and Hardy pratfalls.

This hilltop park offers magnificent views and a Frank Lloyd Wright masterpiece.

A multimedia experience that chronicles the atrocities of racism.

Historic funicular railway, believed to be the shortest railroad in the world.

The private clubhouse for the members of the Academy of Magical Arts.

World-famous, Pink's still manages to keep its prized cult fetish status.

Scores of vintage street lamps shine along L.A.’s Miracle Mile.

Crypt mausoleum in cathedral's basement contains relics of third century Roman martyr, Saint Vibiana.

Giant Redwood-themed cafeteria operates under the golden rule, "Dine Free Unless Delighted."