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.

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

Of five volcanoes located in the massive Tengger caldera, this cone is the youngest and most active.

This massive complex is made up of hundreds of smaller temples that date back to the ninth century.

Hundreds of Buddhas in a re-discovered Indonesian temple.

This tiny lake temple dedicated to a water goddess seems to float on the surface.

Isolated atop this Balinese sea crag is a lovely Hindu temple that is said to be guarded by sea snakes.

Legend says if you stick your thumb in the hole and it gets wet, your wish will be granted.

An island off the coast of South Australia is home to the last purebred Ligurian bees.

A castle hand-built by a Spanish dreamer in the Australian tropical jungle.

Perched above the bustling town of Kerak is a sprawling, ruinous castle that has witnessed nearly a millennia of Levantine history.

Slum Settlement Filled With Mountains of Garbage.

Standing atop 2nd-century Roman ruins, this church is one of the oldest and most iconic in Old Cairo.

One of its engravings is believed to be among the first representations of medical and surgical instruments.

This ancient structure is widely thought to be the oldest intact pyramid in the world.

This black shoreline is made up of exploded lava particles.

One of Antoni Gaudí's most classic buildings is well-known for its "dragon-back" design.

The fairy tale castle of the “fairy-tale king,” this was also the inspiration for Disney’s “Sleeping Beauty.”

Eighty million natural history specimens call this gargantuan museum home.

An Italian crevasse filled with abandoned buildings gives visitors a look at the world without humans.

Elevated freight railway turned wildly successful urban park.

Kings Cross Station pays tribute to its role in Britain's best-selling book series.

Try not to get slimed in Tribeca.