The most complete statue of this Aztec god sits a top a throne carved with images of hallucinogenic plants.

This ancient jade mask depicting the Zapotec bat god was found in the ruins of the pyramids of Monte Alban.

A small pack of an ancient, hairless breed of dog once believed to guide souls through the underworld lives on its grounds.

This strange sculpture of a menacing skull surrounded by sun rays was discovered at the foot of the Pyramid of the Sun.

Where layer cakes tower above one’s head and there is never a shortage of icing.

This extraordinary art museum is like a secret world on the edge of Mexico City.

Once home to an aristocratic family and a workers' organization, this intricately tiled building now houses a chain restaurant.

The former headquarters of Mexico's Secretariat of Public Education now houses a muralism museum, including Diego Rivera's first large-scale mural project.

In Coyoacán, a pair of coyotes crown a public fountain in reference to the ancient Aztec name of the borough.

A Volkswagen Beetle decorated with millions of beads connects Mexico's past and future.

The famous artist couple lived and worked here, in two different houses connected by a bridge.

Frida Kahlo's childhood home, now a museum of her life and works.

This sculpture of disembodied body parts forms a poignant memory of the horrors of World War II.

Come for the oysters, stay for the priceless art honoring inventors across history and Scotland's favorite outdoor sports.

An impressive monument to Poland's independence.

These mechanical goats first battled it out in the year 1551, all because of an overcooked deer.

Nestled among the living residents is the final resting place of an apothecary plague victim.

The sign marks one of the endpoints to mainland Britain's longest overland travel route.

This amazing example of Valencian Art Nouveau looks more like a cathedral than a public market.

A black cat protests the City Guild in Riga's Old Town.

The oldest housing complex in Riga is a mini timeline of architectural trends.

"There's nothing there," and other lies the KGB told us.

Estonia's largest creative city is a vibrant bohemian hub located within a former industrial complex.

An empty relic of the Moscow Olympics crumbles away in Estonia's capital.