A sapling of the legendary tree where conquistador Hernán Cortés sat and wept after an Aztec uprising.

While walking down Mazatlan's historic boardwalk, visitors are surprised to find their ocean view interrupted by a gateway to hell.

This charming colonial alleyway is one of the oldest continuously used residential streets in the U.S.

Yo, Adrian!

Famously misunderstood wonder of the ancient world

A serpentine highway twists and turns over the treacherous Norwegian Sea.

A bold and controversial statue of a Christmas icon, blending adult undertones with playful humor, stands year-round in a traffic circle.

A celebration of Norwegian independence, or public art gone wrong?

One man's exploration of the human form, including the bizarre and delightful "Man Attacked by Babies."

Housing the famous Norwegian ice-defying 19th century polar exploration ship.

In downtown Oslo, a menacing and terrifying relief clings to a church wall.

A haunting—but not haunted—chapel remains in the woods.

This giant iron playfully pays tribute to an early 20th-century architectural trend.

From golden eagles to peregrine falcons, this rehabilitation and education center is a haven for birds of prey.

A giant hilltop cross marks the location of a sanctuary with stunning views of Acapulco.

A 19th-century relic of timekeeping.

This cannonball embedded in the side of an Edinburgh house once served a surprisingly pedestrian purpose.

Overlooked by many, the two famous Scottish warriors guard the main gate of Edinburgh Castle.

Ruined 11th century abbey built by King David I in Edinburgh, Scotland.

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

This 17th-century street hidden beneath Edinburgh was once a breeding ground for the black death.

The design of this beautifully crafted building was inspired by Norwegian glaciers.

This garden houses the remains of the ancient Greek port of Marseille.

Sky ships, planes, and portraits left as unique tokens of hope and thankfulness.