Monkeys inhabit the lush forest surrounding ancient Mayan ruins once considered sacred.

These roaring primates were considered a divine creature in the cosmology of the Maya.

Deep in the Guatemalan jungle stands an ancient pyramid that once marked the reign of a king.

Central America's deepest lake is actually a volcanic caldera, surrounded by three volcanoes.

A full-size replica of this well-preserved temple lets you take a walk through the Mayan age.

This staircase full of Mayan hieroglyphics is perhaps the largest single text in the world.

The youngest volcano in Central America.

The walls of America's oldest masonry fort famously "swallowed" cannonballs.

St. Augustine's record-setting narrow street was designed to protect against pirates.

A luxurious 1880s hotel with its fair share of Tiffany stained glass, Edison electricity, and of course, ghosts.

This ancient octopus-like tree was saved from destruction thanks to shady reporting.

Atop the former site of a historic bakery sit two stone tributes to Verona's contribution to traditional Italian baking.

A stunning medieval castle houses this eclectic, interactive tribute to all things wine.

This poignant art installation raises awareness of violence against women.

A space dedicated to contemporary art and culture, co-chaired by fashion icon Miuccia Prada.

The burial place of an obscure North African saint was turned into a macabre body preservation factory for the 17th-century Neapolitan elite.

Every day is like Christmas on this street where the traditional Neapolitan nativity scene comes to life.

In a city that boasts four separate inclined cable railways, this is one of the busiest funicular lines in the world.

The Neapolitan Cult of the Dead still cares for the skulls at this mini-Fontanelle.

Water and windows define this defensive Italian well.

Those who own or stay at this 500-year-old, allegedly cursed house often meet terrible fates.

Before there were doorbells this bronze ear was installed for visitors to announce their arrival.

Small on the outside, big on the inside, this church is an astonishing act of visual deception.

The secret medieval communication system will whisk your words above the noise of the crowd.