This concrete tangle of square pipes has stood as a proud thorn in the city's side since the '70s.

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

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.

Ecuador’s historic seat of government has been quietly looted in recent decades, and no one knows how or by whom.

A short volcanic hill in Quito doubles as a stellar observation point of an iconic statue.

This gem is often wrongly overshadowed by the larger, newer Metropolis church in Athens.

Every spring, locals see the shadowy figures of a ghost army of slain Greek soldiers descend upon this ruined fort.

Handmade treasures from around the world.

An "anarchical" no man's land, complete with garbage sculptures and a hobo-run "Landfillian Library."

Worker-owned cooperative and resource for those looking to lighten their ecological footprint.

One man's prolific, decade-long quest to turn trash into artistic treasure.

A storybook European village in Berkeley.

A celebration of once forgotten materials.

This African beach is home to thousands of rare mainland penguins that are known for their annoying voice.

This road winds through the steep coastal cliffside offering spectacular views for those who brave the drive.

Millions of years of oxidation make a drive down this winding Death Valley road surprisingly colorful.

The lowest point in North America is home to an undrinkable pool surrounded by fields of geometric salt flats.

A tribute to the life and work of the beloved "Peanuts" cartoonist.

A private home built to resemble the shape of a microscopic creature.

One of the most elaborate displays of Jellyfish is on display at the aquarium.

Check out a shovel along with your Shakespeare.

Nestled in a peaceful valley, this Armenian monastery may have been saved from Mongols thanks to the eyes of God.

The most visited pilgrimage site in Armenia once held a saint in a pit for 13 years.