This graveyard boasts a medley of diverse and imaginative funeral architecture.

The stoutest tree in the world.

These sacred Mesoamerican ruins feature peculiar petroglyphs hidden in the stones.

Since the 1700s, this old barrel has acted as a post box that relies on the kindness of travelers.

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

A turquoise lake within a volcanic crater.

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

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

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

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

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

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

A sharp bend in a dramatic river canyon cut through red rocks.

The mummified right fist of a 1,000-year-old saint-king sits inside an ornate golden reliquary.

On Gellért Hill, this statue depicts the tragic tale of lovers divided by the Danube.

Also known as Uncle Karl, the beloved bronze copper keeps a watchful eye on St. Stephen’s Basilica while people rub his lucky belly.

A triumphant marble and bronze fountain depicting a 15th-century Hungarian king and his hunting party.

Launched by Napoleon's soldiers more than 200 years ago, a cannonball remains embedded in the tower wall.

Also known as the Blue Church, the building was consecrated to the daughter of Andrew II.

This Slovak bridge is known both for its connection to a national uprising and its UFO-shaped eatery.

This Slovakian statue of an emerging sewer worker might just be a bronze peeping tom.

Hundreds of stone stairs and a winding medieval bridge connect this haunting Spanish island to the mainland.

This macabre masterpiece of a mural is one of Francisco Goya's "Black Paintings."

This sweet-toothed bear searching for snacks has been a symbol of Madrid for decades.