This museum’s collection includes rescued birds, fine art, and a collection of shrunken heads.

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

The world's tallest aluminum statue is also the world's tallest image of a winged Virgin Mary.

An empty relic of the Moscow Olympics crumbles away in Estonia's capital.

This historic street in Quito is known for its seven stone crosses—and one presidential assassination.

Ecuador’s historic seat of government has been quietly looted in recent decades, and no one knows how or by whom.

An Ecuadorian haberdashery that sets the record straight about the so-called "Panama" hat.

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

This overlooked, beautiful convent hides an original Hieronymus Bosch among its many treasures.

Legend says if this neo-Gothic basilica is ever officially completed, the world will come to an end.

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

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

This park built on a former fortress has a reputation for romance.

A medieval setting reimagined into a unique art alley.

This striking memorial is one of Estonia’s most controversial Soviet leftovers.

Relics from an era long gone, sit idle outside this Estonian museum.

During the Soviet era, the spire of this longstanding church was used as a radio transmission tower.

Legend says lovers who hold hands while venturing along this stone jetty and kiss at the end will remain together forever.

Built to ward off Napoleon's army, this city-sized abandoned Russian fort is now perfect for urban exploration.

Travelers who fall victim to this mermaid's charms are destined to stay in Užupis forever.

Legend has it that Napoleon Bonaparte fell in love with this Gothic church.

Plaques celebrating Lithuanian writers freckle a wall of this picture-perfect path.

This micro-nation may be some sort of prank, but its constitution sure seems official.

A miraculous three-handed portrait of a saint can be found inside this church.