A stunning 18th-century site where pilgrims ascend by a series of punishing stairs only to return via funicular.

Elaborately carved to showcase the glorious wealth that the age of exploration brought to the Portuguese empire.

One of the most beautiful bookstores in the world hides a neo-Gothic interior behind an art nouveau facade.

An automaton perched above an classic clock and watch store

A literary park dedicated to the memory of a filmmaker, writer, and intellectual who was killed in 1975.

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

Commonly acknowledged as the only public monument to the Devil himself.

A large grotto built in the 16th century amidst Florence's famous Boboli gardens.

A narrow opening between the mountains of the Amalfi Coast creates a scenic hidden beach.

Pay your respects to a folk-punk legend.

This iconic L.A. bookshop is housed in an abandoned bank—both symbolic and chic.

An eerie illusion of a nun is said to haunt this cathedral’s Baroque-style bell tower.

A statue in Balderas subway station honors the rock star who wrote about it in a song.

A beautiful example of 18th-century engineering still standing tall.

For decades, the parade of apostles that left the Expiatory Temple of Guadalajara remained hidden inside one of the towers.

This former 17th-century church now houses a university's public library along with several mural masterworks.

This feature of the city's aqueduct has achieved numismatic fame thanks to its appearance on Mexican banknotes.

This Japanese-inspired park showcases the city's peculiar trends for naming features after foreign rulers.

Climb through the life of a Mexican hero as you ascend a 130-foot statue.

Resembling a 15th century medieval fortress, this home once belonged to a legend of Mexican cinema.

A few steps from the site of the Tlatelolco massacre, this museum tells the story of Mexico's 1968 student protests.

These subterranean models show Mexico City's central square during three different eras.

A "time traveler's" vision of human history stretches throughout Mexico City's Copilco metro station.

This architectural wonder of Mexico City houses several art schools and national research centers.