A sculpture of the famous photograph stands on San Diego's "Greatest Generation Walk."

This opulent hotel has been visited by Spider-Man, Charlie's Angels, and the Ghostbusters.

Every inch of this chapel is covered in craftsmanship from across the world.

Italian cave with exceptional acoustics and an unsavory history.

The world's most active stratovolcano is almost always erupting.

142 ceramic steps become a mosaic once a year.

This former Imperial summer home was the venue for a royal slap that once echoed 'round the world.

Ancient serpentine sacrifice holder that has stood the test of time.

This remarkably well-preserved Egyptian plinth is pretty well traveled for a giant piece of stone.

A marvel of Byzantine engineering under the streets of Istanbul.

Five sultans and their families rest in eternal splendor, teeming with overlooked beauty and drama.

A Cuban artist reclaimed his impoverished neighborhood as a dreamy folk art kingdom.

A focal point of the Cuban government, this city square features one of the most iconic images in the country.

His music once banned in Communist Cuba, John Lennon is now immortalized in bronze by Castro, who considers Lennon a "fellow dreamer."

This tiny lake temple dedicated to a water goddess seems to float on the surface.

Hindu temple of the dead home to hundreds of long-tailed macaques.

This blowhole is supposedly caused by a trapped monster.

A little sculpture with a large wardrobe.

Gaudí's famously flamboyant architectural style is on full display in this sprawling park and garden.

Construction of Barcelona’s iconic (but controversial) church was finally completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.

The ancient dwellings of the Puebloans, located in the cliffs of majestic mesas.

A phenomenal assembly of pueblos in New Mexico is the most complete example of ancient ruins north of the border.

Famously misunderstood wonder of the ancient world

When you visit his grave, be sure to rub the Great Emancipator's nose for good luck.