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

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

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

An elaborate shrine dedicated to the four corners of the world unfortunately misses its mark.

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

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

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.

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.

Canada's subterranean Cold War museum has doubled as a movie set.

A tribute to the man who invented basketball stands in his Canadian hometown.

A 19th-century perch for spotting sailing ships now boasts one of the most iconic views in the Southern Hemisphere.

The tallest mountain in mainland Australia.

A small mountain cave tucked away along Kings Highway has become a shrine to the beloved character.

Concrete spud looks like the North American Sebago.

One of Auckland's oldest cemeteries was partially demolished during the construction of a major highway in the 1960s. 

Eat your Big Mac in a DC-3.

This mechanical clock performs "Romeo and Juliet" in a Shakespeare-themed New Zealand town.

This remote highway took over 50 years to build.

The largest model carrot in the world.

A lone lighthouse on the wind-swept shores of the cape.

Newfoundland's last remaining granite lighthouse.