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Dedicated to one of the nation's worst engineering disasters.

People leave coins atop an unusual grave marker in one of Scotland's oldest burial grounds.

A fantastical and futuristic temple of light built from nine monumental glass veils.

A nuclear bunker built to shelter the politicians and important people of Scotland in case of nuclear attack.

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

Quito's historic, main square dates back to the 16th century.

A short volcanic hill in Quito doubles as a stellar observation point of an iconic statue.

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

Legend says if this neo-Gothic basilica is ever officially completed, the world will come to an end.

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

This huge green space packed with activities will make you forget you're in the middle of the Ecuadorian capital.

This remarkably well-preserved Incan city managed to survive the conquistadores.

The depictions of slaughter are surprisingly detailed at this mysterious ancient site.

This metal tower in the desert provides views of a handful of Nazca geoglyphs.

A museum dedicated to the German scientist who revealed the significance of the mysterious Peruvian Nazca Lines.

Nazca pilgrimage site covering 370 acres is a popular stop for archeologists and looters.

The remains of what was the most important religious complex in coastal Peru for over a millennium.

Stroll among dozens of statues depicting pre-Columbian kings, gods, and supernatural beings.

The shockingly unspoiled Peruvian tomb of the Lord of Sipan was once guarded by a footless warrior.

A 5,000-year-old city in Peru holds the remains of a stunning set of astronomically-aligned pyramids.

A market for witches is hidden within a train station.

Visit Lima’s one-stop-shop for sustainably sourced and produced Peruvian chocolate.

The little bear in the "funny kind of hat" has made his way from London back to Peru.

Lima’s Museum of Anthropology is lined with thousands of elongated human craniums.