Chichen Itza, Mexico
Chichen Itza Chirp
Clap your hands at the base of the pyramid, and the song of a sacred Mayan bird will echo through the air.
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Chichen Itza, Mexico
Clap your hands at the base of the pyramid, and the song of a sacred Mayan bird will echo through the air.
Marrakesh, Morocco
It took 40 years to build this Eden-like garden in Marrakech, later restored by Yves Saint-Laurent.
Neillsville, Wisconsin
Built in 1933, this unique ballroom is nicknamed the "floating dance floor."
Ávila, Spain
These magnificent city walls rise from the barren sun-baked Spanish plains like something straight out of a fairytale.
Mora, Sweden
The city that saw the birth of Sweden is now home to an impressive collection of work from its favorite artist.
Hong Kong
A small subculture of boat dwellers keep their traditional way of living alive at this Hong Kong Typhoon Shelter.
George Town, Cayman Islands
The capital of the Cayman Islands is a center of offshore banking, but gets battered by blistering hurricanes.
Kutna Hora, Czechia
An enormous and lavish Gothic church in Czechia.
Soweto, South Africa
Two giant painted cooling towers make for one of the world’s most epic bungee jumps.
Barcelona, Spain
Possibly the oldest church in Barcelona, this basilica has its pagan and Christian mythologies all mixed up.
Selçuk, Turkey
Carvings in Turkey's Marble Road may have directed ancient Romans to a hidden brothel.
Hong Kong
A serene space tucked amid the skyscrapers of Hong Kong's bustling financial district.
Marseille, France
Sky ships, planes, and portraits left as unique tokens of hope and thankfulness.
Dubrovnik, Croatia
An ancient knight and a symbol of the city's freedom.
Naples, Italy
In a city that boasts four separate inclined cable railways, this is one of the busiest funicular lines in the world.
Cusco, Peru
A painting in the historic Cathedral Basilica depicts Jesus and his disciples dining on a traditional Peruvian menu.
Skagway, Alaska
A tiny wilderness cemetery commemorates the deadliest episode of the Klondike Gold Rush.
Venice, Italy
An extensive collection of reliquaries containing the bones of saints housed in the largest Catholic church in Venice.
Vienna, Austria
This series of Baroque passageways in Vienna's cultural center mix old architecture with modern art.
Zagreb, Croatia
An eclectic art form practiced by untrained masters is celebrated at this museum in the heart of Zagreb's old Upper Town.
Istanbul, Turkey
Ancient serpentine sacrifice holder that has stood the test of time.
Istanbul, Turkey
Five sultans and their families rest in eternal splendor, teeming with overlooked beauty and drama.
Skagway, Alaska
A classic gold rush hotel can be expected to pick up some ghosts along the way, and the Golden North is no exception.
Lima, Peru
The remains of what was the most important religious complex in coastal Peru for over a millennium.