Washington, D.C.
Lincoln Memorial Undercroft
A cavernous three-story, 43,800-square-foot basement that was forgotten about for 60 years.
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Washington, D.C.
A cavernous three-story, 43,800-square-foot basement that was forgotten about for 60 years.
Washington, D.C.
This grand gothic brewery has been pumping out suds for over a hundred years.
Washington, D.C.
Long-abandoned trolley tunnels just a mile away from the White House are turning into an art space.
Mexico City, Mexico
Some charming, but sadly, unloved animal statues call this park home.
Mexico City, Mexico
The unique collection often goes unnoticed by visitors focused only on the archaeological objects.
Mexico City, Mexico
Once home to an aristocratic family and a workers' organization, this intricately tiled building now houses a chain restaurant.
Mexico City, Mexico
Beneath the most controversial monument in Mexico City is a cultural center that exhibits only digital art.
Mexico City, Mexico
These spectacular, symbolic serpents lie within the shadow of the Great Temple.
Mexico City, Mexico
This colossal ancient sculpture of the monstrous Aztec rain god has a literally stormy history.
Mexico City, Mexico
Many people don't realize there’s a lot going on in—and below—the world’s tallest triumphal arch.
Mexico City, Mexico
This giant expressionist head crowns a museum devoted to a beloved Mexican leader.
Mexico City, Mexico
A small pack of an ancient, hairless breed of dog once believed to guide souls through the underworld lives on its grounds.
Mexico City, Mexico
This strange sculpture of a menacing skull surrounded by sun rays was discovered at the foot of the Pyramid of the Sun.
Mexico City, Mexico
A disquieting Aztec sculpture displays hundreds of stone skulls representing the victims of human sacrifice.
Mexico City, Mexico
At a museum of everyday objects, it is the act of collecting that is really on display.
Mexico City, Mexico
Where layer cakes tower above one’s head and there is never a shortage of icing.
Mexico City, Mexico
The only castle in North America to ever house European sovereigns.
Mexico City, Mexico
Diego Rivera's massive tiled fountain and failed infrastructure project.
Mexico City, Mexico
Part bookstore, part café, and part forest.
Mexico City, Mexico
Frida Kahlo's childhood home, now a museum of her life and works.
Mexico City, Mexico
An island filled with hundreds of hanging, decomposing, decapitated dolls.