These medieval skyscrapers dominate the skyline of this small Tuscan town.

First founded in 1472, this is the oldest bank in the world. Its history may explain why we call financial institutions "banks."

A dismembered holy head stares out from her beautiful reliquary at the St. Dominic Basilica.

Five candy-colored villages on the Italian Riviera.

This tiny chapel withstood a massive mudslide and flash flood.

The bomb-ravaged remains of of a colossal Neptune.

A simple but powerful tribute to the 20 victims of the 1692 witch trials.

These winged Maya figures are the subject of speculation and conspiracies.

These azure waters were thought to lead to the Mayan Underworld.

Found down a long dirt road, a sacred Mexican cenote and 18th-century hacienda remain hidden.

This one-of-a-kind convent boasts a kaleidoscopic exterior of stars and double-headed eagles.

Its sunny hues are believed to have inspired the town's color palette.

Clap your hands at the base of the pyramid, and the song of a sacred Mayan bird will echo through the air.

No telescopes, no power, no gift shop: The Observatory of Chichen Itza, one of the world's oldest observatories, takes astronomy back to basics.

Every equinox this Maya pyramid puts on a spooky ancient light show.

Iconic red and white plaques show the creative names invented to navigate the city streets.

A sculpture of the beloved author surrounded by characters from his fairy tales.

A symbol of Texas pride.

A multiversal transit station located right below a highway interchange.

Art Nouveau painter Alphonse Mucha spent 18 years creating these monumental paintings of Slavic history and mythology.

These light, hollow rolls have been linked to Acadia National Park since the 1890s.

The first bridge observation tower in the U.S. offers one of the best views of Maine.

This 19th century granite fortification is one of the most well preserved forts in New England.

The eccentric mansion of one of the most popular horror authors of modern times.