This huge green space packed with activities will make you forget you're in the middle of the Ecuadorian capital.

An Ecuadorian haberdashery that sets the record straight about the so-called "Panama" hat.

The world's tallest aluminum statue is also the world's tallest image of a winged Virgin Mary.

Quito's historic, main square dates back to the 16th century.

Legend says if this neo-Gothic basilica is ever officially completed, the world will come to an end.

The gondolas let you glimpse a bird's-eye view of one of the world's highest capital cities.

It took 160 years to complete the most ornate church in Ecuador.

In this pristine Ecuadorian hippie town, residents remain active well into their eighties and nineties.

An elaborate shrine dedicated to the four corners of the world unfortunately misses its mark.

Home of the "true" equator.

Ecuador's largest Incan ruins show evidence of sophisticated irrigation and diplomacy among the ancient builders.

A turquoise lake within a volcanic crater.

A swing to dangle you off the very edge.

This virtually windowless mass of smooth concrete is the only Catholic church in the city.

A beautiful mountaintop mausoleum devoted to a Montenegrin icon can't seem to make everyone happy.

This exclusive resort has completely covered a tiny Balkan island in a 5-star warren of guest rooms.

This picturesque monastery at the base of a cliff is a peaceful oasis open to all visitors.

Bridge that died in war and was resurected.

Austria's ultra-modern art museum looks like Cthulhu's giant alien heart.

Resting in the middle of an Austrian river, this sci-fi "island" lets people cross in neon style.

Double spiral staircases are not unheard of, but they are very rare.

This towering statue of Jesus provided internet to the surrounding area.

What was once an underground Nazi city is now Europe's largest bat reserve.

Countless stories attempt to explain Poland's mysterious J-shaped trees.