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America's most famous piece of self-built architecture.

Medical and zoological curiosities for sale.

Remants of foundations, streets, and streetcar tracks inhabit the cliffs where a landslide occurred in 1929.

World's largest collection of serial killer artwork and other macabre exhibits.

During prohibition, corrupt city officials ran drinking dens under the streets of Downtown Los Angeles.

It's believed this golden brick is part of the legendary lost Aztec treasure.

A shining treasure trove of fine Mexican silver dating back to the 15th century.

These museum grounds are a Dalai Lama-declared peace oasis.

Its most enigmatic sculpture is a giantess with a ghostly face on her knee.

By night, this auto repair shop turns into a taquería serving up some of the city's finest al pastor tacos.

Mexico's National Sound Library houses music, recordings, and voices from the nation's rich past.

Its exhibits are dedicated to educating the public about state terrorism in Mexico.

This underground museum highlights the history of Mexico City's subway system.

This mid-century mural portrays humankind's spiritual and scientific journey.

A bronze statue of the famed Prussian naturalist commemorates the year he spent in Mexico.

Explore the history of Mexico's lesser-known ancient alcoholic beverage.

The unique collection of gifts includes braids of human hair, a spoon, and a Virgin made of bread.

Discarded animal sculptures stand forgotten by an abandoned aquarium and water park in Bosque de Chapultepec.

A bullet-scarred monastery chronicles Mexico's turbulent history of foreign invasions.

The former headquarters of Mexico's Secretariat of Public Education now houses a muralism museum, including Diego Rivera's first large-scale mural project.

Murals made with millions of colorful stones adorn the abandoned building.

The museum houses "the most studied meteorite in history," among other geological oddities.

A "time traveler's" vision of human history stretches throughout Mexico City's Copilco metro station.

Mexico City decorates its facades with extravagant floral arrangements every year.