The world's oldest map of the holy land gives us a fragmented glimpse of the layout of biblical nations.

One of Western Africa's oldest mosques, this Timbuktu icon has stood for nearly 700 years.

The central mosque of this Mali town is entirely built from mud.

An elaborate shrine dedicated to the four corners of the world unfortunately misses its mark.

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

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

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

This historic street in Quito is known for its seven stone crosses—and one presidential assassination.

This overlooked, beautiful convent hides an original Hieronymus Bosch among its many treasures.

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

This 12-inch-tall wooden sculpture of a winged Virgin Mary has inspired much devotion and countless replicas.

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

It took 160 years to complete the most ornate church in Ecuador.

Home of the "true" equator.

This Peruvian canyon is filled with geometric salt pools that have been being harvested since the Incan empire.

This 16th-century monastery was founded to cloister the daughters of wealthy local families.

Thousands of volcanic rocks carved 1,000 years ago.

A Christian monastery stands on what was once a holy Incan temple.

It took 82 years and four different plaques to finally get the story right.

On this tiny spot of land in the middle of Lake Titicaca the only ones who do the knitting are the men.

Built on the remains of one the Incas’ most important gathering spots, this square keeps the spirit of a fallen empire alive.

Situated on a sacred Inca site, this 16th-century cathedral took nearly 100 years to build.

This geometric feat is a testament to the Incas' mesmerizing architectural abilities.

The large collection of pre-Columbian pottery might make you blush.