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

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

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.

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

This "witch's market" is filled with Amazonian herbs, remedies, and the occasional libido-strengthening tincture.

The end appears to be nigh for the world's fourth-longest floating bridge.

The largest market in Guyana, designed and built by the Edge Moor Iron Company of Delaware.

Georgetown’s most impressive building is also one of the tallest wooden churches in the world.

A catapult rock from Gotland’s 13th-century civil war is still lodged in Scandinavia's best-preserved medieval city wall.

Known locally as the Jungfrutornet, this Medieval tower hides a dark legend.

Stockholm's deepest subway station is also a stunning ecological wonder.

Stockholm's decidedly unique public transit system has doubled as the world's longest art gallery for decades.

Once silenced for being off-key, this bell has found a new voice as an interactive public artwork.

A celebration of Norwegian independence, or public art gone wrong?

The urinal, known by many names and designated as a Norwegian Cultural Heritage Site for its simple and functional design, stands as a testament to old gay history in Norway.

This striking sculpture of a supermodel in a yoga pose challenges traditional public art.

Charming small streets lined with well preserved wooden houses dating to the 18th and 19th century.

A stunning architectural yet functional feat, towering over Oslo.

In downtown Oslo, a menacing and terrifying relief clings to a church wall.

One man's exploration of the human form, including the bizarre and delightful "Man Attacked by Babies."

An endless sea of white conical domes.

A pristine wildlife habitat against the backdrop of skyscrapers, nicknamed "The World’s Wildlife Capital"

This urban park is home to monkeys and a number of endangered plants.