Monumental paintings, discovered in a Mexican cathedral in 1957, depict the deaths of some friars in Japan.

The oldest attraction in Disneyland is a prehistoric stump that Walt may have bought for his wife.

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

Oaxaca's recently restored "forgotten Dominican convent."

An airy Art Deco space devoted to the weird and wonderful folk art traditions of Mexico.

A tomb in the shape of a traditional Mexican hat and shawl for the father of modern rancheras.

It's just another skyscraper, but it's shaped like '90s cell phone.

This museum honors a unique musical instrument of African origins, whose sound defines a city.

These mysterious Viking chess pieces spent centuries hidden on a remote Scottish island.

Inside this faux cave, visitors can learn how some of their favorite fantasy characters were created.

One of Mexico's least-visited archaeological sites is tucked away inside a theme park.

This larger-than-life golden statue pays tribute to this town's old and new trades.

A bright, colorful telling of the history of Mexico's youngest state.

St. Augustine's record-setting narrow street was designed to protect against pirates.

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

This former hotel and casino was part of a paper mill operation that was one of Mexico's largest employers.

This hotel is an amazing example of the Escuela Tapatía de Arquitectura movement.

A sculpture dedicated to the trade that gave the town its name.

It's believed this golden brick is part of the legendary lost Aztec treasure.

In the middle of this historic colonial city resides a modernist government building known as the UFO.

Colonial architecture meets urban art in this sprawling open-air gallery.

The statue of John Harvard isn't actually John Harvard—or even, technically, the founder of the school.

The building where Mary, Queen of Scots was said to have bathed in white wine.

This memorial commemorates a defining 16th-century battle between English and Scottish forces.