The most impressive example of contemporary Romanian architecture in wood

A stubborn Ottoman tower with a punishing climb and a view over Eger

Museum dedicated to the terror regimes of Hungary.

When the water level in the Danube in central Budapest is low enough, there is a secret site telling the history of one of the most iconic bridges of the city.

A statue in Budapest's Liberty Square honors the former U.S. president's efforts to end the Cold War.

Budapest's Communist-era statues, banished to the suburbs.

A trail of iron footwear stands as a monument to the thousands executed along this riverbank during WWII.

Home of the "true" equator.

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

An exhibition devoted to the life (and posthumous taxidermy form) of the last known representative of the Pinta Island Tortoises.

This 12-inch-tall wooden sculpture of a winged Virgin Mary has inspired much devotion and countless replicas.

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

This historic street in Quito is known for its seven stone crosses—and one presidential assassination.

The world's tallest aluminum statue is also the world's tallest image of a winged Virgin Mary.

Since the 1700s, this old barrel has acted as a post box that relies on the kindness of travelers.

Quito's historic, main square dates back to the 16th century.

Legend says if this neo-Gothic basilica is ever officially completed, the world will come to an end.

The gondolas let you glimpse a bird's-eye view of one of the world's highest capital cities.

These mammoth-yet-narrow crevasses in the Earth are perfect for taking an otherworldly swim.

A swing to dangle you off the very edge.

This beach in Senegal marks the westernmost point on the African continent.

A 19th-century architectural masterpiece with ties to Gustave Eiffel.

This unique religious structure is an architectural gem with arresting ocean views.

This tiny, tranquil Senegalese island serves as a powerful symbol of the Atlantic slave trade.