A focal point of the Cuban government, this city square features one of the most iconic images in the country.

This symbolic piece of New Orleans architecture is also home to a few ghastly stories.

God's Saharan sandbox of wrath.

An awe-inspiring mosque in Morocco with one of the tallest minarets in the world.

Traditional 11th-century outdoor tannery.

A fortified city, home to a remaining population of five families

The other side is actually green.

The largest madrasa in Morocco once housed more than 900 students within its exquisite walls.

Fortune tellers, snake charmers, poets, and storytellers all gather on this historic square in Morocco.

One of the most spectacular canyons in the world.

Despite attempts by local police to discourage it, Beatles-inspired graffiti has been a means for artists to air grievances for decades.

This sweet-toothed bear searching for snacks has been a symbol of Madrid for decades.

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

Despite a fraught and controversial history this African island holds a powerful monument to the tragedy of the slave trade.

This deceptively salty lake looks like blushing pink lemonade.

Clap your hands at the base of the pyramid, and the song of a sacred Mayan bird will echo through the air.

No telescopes, no power, no gift shop: The Observatory of Chichen Itza, one of the world's oldest observatories, takes astronomy back to basics.

Every equinox this Maya pyramid puts on a spooky ancient light show.

The largest salt lake in the Sahara is mysteriously alluring.

The ancient heart of Tunis is an enormous maze of narrow streets and alleyways.

A 15th-century granary that played the role of futuristic slave quarters in the world of 'Star Wars.'

Made famous by 'Star Wars,' these troglodyte homes face an uncertain future.

The original film set of Luke Skywalker's Tatooine home from the 'Star Wars' trilogy.

Swarms of dainty flying insects swarm into the Petaloudes Valley to get busy.