Lyon, France
Traboules Secret Passages
Hundreds of hidden passageways weave through the old quarters of Lyon.
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Lyon, France
Hundreds of hidden passageways weave through the old quarters of Lyon.
Medellín, Colombia
Two identical statues by Fernando Botero, one blown to pieces in a terrorist bombing, the other donated as a gift for peace.
Medellín, Colombia
Outdoor escalators and art have helped change what was once a notoriously dangerous part of Medellín.
Medellín, Colombia
Home to 23 voluptuous and instantly lovable sculptures by one of Latin America's most celebrated artists.
Medellín, Colombia
An unusual and beautiful form of mass transit serves the city's steepest neighborhoods.
Medellín, Colombia
Located outside Medellín, this Colombian park focuses on conservation and sustainability.
El Peñol, Colombia
A 10 million-ton rock once worshiped by the Tahamies Indians, accessed by an astounding staircase.
Guatape, Colombia
The Andean town where every single building is decorated with a brightly colored frieze.
Zipaquira, Colombia
Cathedral carved out of salt, located a mile below the Earth's surface.
Bogotá, Colombia
A celebration of Colombia’s premier contemporary artist.
Bogotá, Colombia
This narrow street is packed with street vendors and bars selling chicha.
Buenos Aires, Argentina
This historic, palatial theater is now one of the world’s most beautiful bookstores.
Meknes, Morocco
The ruins of an early-18th-century complex that could once house up to 12,000 horses.
Rabat, Morocco
Morocco’s modern capital was once a haven for Barbary pirates, who went so far as to establish a republic of their own.
Merzouga, Morocco
God's Saharan sandbox of wrath.
Casablanca, Morocco
An awe-inspiring mosque in Morocco with one of the tallest minarets in the world.
Fez, Morocco
Thousands of narrow alleyways in an ancient medieval city make up what's believed to be the world's largest car-free urban zone.
Fez, Morocco
Traditional 11th-century outdoor tannery.
Aït Ben Haddou, Morocco
A fortified city, home to a remaining population of five families
Ouarzazate, Morocco
World's largest film studio, where visitors tour the decaying sets that litter the harsh desert environment.
Marrakesh, Morocco
The largest madrasa in Morocco once housed more than 900 students within its exquisite walls.
Marrakesh, Morocco
Fortune tellers, snake charmers, poets, and storytellers all gather on this historic square in Morocco.
Marrakesh, Morocco
It took 40 years to build this Eden-like garden in Marrakech, later restored by Yves Saint-Laurent.
Cape Town, South Africa
Formerly known as the Malay Quarter, Bo Kaap is a colorfully-painted suburb located in the “Mother City” of South Africa.