A giant donut stands as a popular symbol of Los Angeles iconography.

A Swedenborgian glass church surrounded by redwoods sits perched atop a massive landslide area.

The awe-inspiring ship from the golden era of cruising has an incomparable history and a reputation as one of the world’s most haunted places.

Megachurch turned Catholic church comprised of 10,000 glass panes.

Oldest building in California still in use.

This strange seaside tower got its name from a wealthy eccentric who would hide coins among its stones.

Try the frozen treat that inspired Arrested Development's famous banana stand.

For decades, the parade of apostles that left the Expiatory Temple of Guadalajara remained hidden inside one of the towers.

The corner walls of a primary school showcase a Mexican version of memento mori.

A museum dedicated to the famous Mexican illustrator's iconic calaveras.

The artwork detailing the city's history features a few controversial characters.

66,000 pieces of art, donated by one of the world's richest men.

Diego Rivera's massive tiled fountain and failed infrastructure project.

The conquistador's former fortress is the oldest preserved colonial building in the Americas.

The official Presidential Residence of Los Pinos became an emblem of Mexico's opulence and presidential corruption.

Hidden for more than a century, the grave of the Conquistador remains forgotten behind these church walls.

This centuries-old mine remained hidden beneath a hotel bar until 2013.

The jewel of the museum is a rare tumulus, a funeral decoration from the 18th century.

A wall of this old hotel was decorated with drawings made of pebbles during its construction.

This 16th-century church now has a heavenly second life as a cultural hub of Pátzcuaro.

This upscale restaurant specializing in Michoacán cuisine serves sauces tied to important life events.

This former 17th-century church now houses a university's public library along with several mural masterworks.

These haunting ruins of a 700-year-old Prehispanic city have witnessed centuries of wars and massacres.

The only castle in North America to ever house European sovereigns.