Places meltingknight Wants to Go

Few remain of these distinctive old trees that once served as natural landmarks for travelers on the road.

Invading U.S. troops were first seen from this now-abandoned tower, leading to the Spanish-American War.

A semi-abandoned village destroyed by U.S. bombings during World War II dominates the valley of Turano.

The "Great Sewer" of ancient Rome is one of the oldest sewer systems in the world, and is still in use.

Remnants of a 4th-century church with vivid medieval frescoes and ancient sarcophagi hide beneath this old basilica.

The ruins of the second of three churches dedicated to the saint in a touristic Scottish town.

A statue of the formerly enslaved person considered "the first liberator of the Americas" stands in the town named after him.

This recipe is set in stone.

The world's tallest statue of a woman wields the world's tallest sword and is at risk of toppling over.

The shattered remnants of a meteor that struck Santa Fe more than a billion years ago.

One man has spent decades faithfully constructing this unique brick and cinderblock castle.

This restaurant offers the original California cuisine.

A mass grave for victims of an airline disaster that led to much-needed safety improvements for commercial flights.

Though the original building has been demolished, these massive bronze doors were saved.

A small collection of iguana-infested ruins hides amid Cancún's bustling hotel zone.

Still standing despite its considerable slant, this tilted lighthouse has become a local symbol of resilience.

This building has a giant piercing through one of its corners.

Legend said this huge, gnarled tree sheltered the saint during a storm.

A 17th-century doorway in a small Sabine village is a portal into the mysteries of alchemy.

The marshy karst plain has reclaimed this beautiful 17th-century church.

This unusually shaped fortress houses a blend of centuries-old frescoes and modern art.

Abandoned for over 20 years, this Art Deco seaside swimming pool is a magnificent waste.

These legendary stone steps were once used to haul coffins up the rockface.

The striking jade death mask of an ancient Maya king is displayed in a replica tomb in Mexico City.