Natural stone arches form a walkable "cathedral" at low tide, then disappear entirely when the water returns.

Two large posteriors in one giant statue.

The much-loved protagonist of famed Argentinian comics can be found sitting on a park bench.

This beautiful spit of land was once the summer playground of the king of Spain.

Giant topiary dog once played a role in a terrorist bomb plot.

Remains of the walls of the Roman city named for its founder

This amazing cathedral was built on the site of the first Marian shrine in Spain and is important to Spanish speakers the world over

Made up of 3,200 recycled glass bottles, this tree pays homage to Asturia's love of cider.

Fossils, railroads, and waterfalls!

It celebrates the four men from South Africa who have won the Nobel Peace Prize.

A set of multi-story murals honor Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu.

From atop a hill at the center of Cape Town, a cannon has been signalling the time since 1806.

The Cape of Good Hope is not quite as low as you can go on the African continent, but it's still geographically significant.

This road winds through the steep coastal cliffside offering spectacular views for those who brave the drive.

This African beach is home to thousands of rare mainland penguins that are known for their annoying voice.

Despite many attempts to finish this overpass, it has been abandoned since the 1970s.

Formerly known as the Malay Quarter, Bo Kaap is a colorfully-painted suburb located in the “Mother City” of South Africa.

This museum celebrates dogs through unusual stories from their owners.

A sobering account of the vibrant multicultural neighborhood that was destroyed under apartheid.

A 19th-century relic of timekeeping.

The metal spire on the roof of this tower was intended as an airship docking station, but it was never actually used.

Once one of the largest producers of pig iron in the world.

A monument to the 17,000 Chinese who worked and died to build Canada's Pacific Railway.

One of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World holds the world's tallest metal staircase.