In this historic region, homes and churches are carved into ancient volcanic rock formations.

In terms of history and architecture, this is one of the most remarkable cemeteries in the world.

Once a favorite playground for the world's most illustrious guests, Hotel Nacional's secret weapons and bunkers reveal a more menacing side to its golden history.

A focal point of the Cuban government, this city square features one of the most iconic images in the country.

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

It took 160 years to complete the most ornate church in Ecuador.

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

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

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

A celebration of Colombia’s premier contemporary artist.

This Bogotá museum houses the world's largest collection of pre-Columbian gold relics.

An unusual and beautiful form of mass transit serves the city's steepest neighborhoods.

This coffee shop lies hidden beneath a historic church.

A charming 17th-century alley is lined with secondhand bookstores and antiquarian shops.

A cornucopia of gargoyles adorns the oldest portion of Oxford’s Magdalen College.

This slice of 1960s Danish modernism does not conform to the Oxford college stereotypes.

The beams of the New College, Oxford dining hall come with an amazing story.

The fantastic charm of England's oldest botanical garden has made it a place of writerly inspiration for centuries.

This strange statue features a bust of the famous composer plopped atop a woman's body.

Mozart's skull may be held in this collection, but definitive proof continues to elude scientists.

This hidden Art Nouveau courtyard is an opulent feast for the eyes.

Construction of Barcelona’s iconic (but controversial) church was finally completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.

This softball diamond has a culture all its own.

This church was transported brick by brick from the ruins of a 16th-century city into Panama City's current historic district.