Lyon's miniature version of the Eiffel Tower was built as a statement in support of French secularism.

Lyon, France is home to two remarkably preserved Roman theaters, one dating back to 15 BCE.

Hundreds of hidden passageways weave through the old quarters of Lyon.

The world's first funicular powered by a steam engine.

For hundreds of years, automatons moving to metallic music have been marking the passage of time.

The lost Latin words were reconstructed using the holes from the nails that once pinned them in place.

Long tunnels run under the ancient chariot racing circuit to the tower.

Touching the iron railings of Tarragona's balcony to the Mediterranean is said to bring good luck.

This Roman arena once played host to bloody gladiatorial battles.

This structure was moved nearly 40 feet while people continued working inside it.

For decades, the parade of apostles that left the Expiatory Temple of Guadalajara remained hidden inside one of the towers.

This singular Mexican structure is considered a masterpiece of the Tapatía architectural school.

This concrete amphitheater offers an unforgettable view of one of Mexico's most beautiful canyons.

The corner walls of a primary school showcase a Mexican version of memento mori.

Its sunny hues are believed to have inspired the town's color palette.

At least seven hues of blue and turquoise make this freshwater lagoon unique.

A massive maritime collision may have led to the myth of a resort island's strange financial status.

This natural rock formation spouts jets of water into the air.

The capital of the Cayman Islands is a center of offshore banking, but gets battered by blistering hurricanes.

Send a postcard while vacationing with Satan.

This beautifully deceptive waterfall is something far different from what it appears to be.

In a town defined by its incredible trees, having a shrine in one just makes sense.

This exquisite example of early colonial architecture remains unfinished almost 500 years after construction began.

The stoutest tree in the world.