One of the most iconic sculptures in Caracas looks like a large orange ball suspended in the air.

The world's tallest slum.

A blooming house of worship for the masses.

A 17th-century mosque that was used for war more than worship.

These stairs were built to accommodate royals mounted on elephants.

This grand Pakistani mausoleum can only be accessed via an almost 1,000 foot long alleyway.

Space-age minarets towering over Islamabad.

A deeply beautiful 15th-century stepwell with a tragic story.

One of the largest sand dunes in the world is nicknamed the "Scary Mountain" due to its steep slope and sharp incline.

A faithful reproduction of Al-Jazari's enormous water clock.

Since the 1700s, this old barrel has acted as a post box that relies on the kindness of travelers.

Ecuador's largest Incan ruins show evidence of sophisticated irrigation and diplomacy among the ancient builders.

One of the most historic cemeteries in Quito is an eclectic mix of architectural styles and famous tombs.

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

An abandoned Ecuadorian prison that once held ex-presidents and notorious con artists is now a carceral museum.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Massive volcano in the Andes is the farthest point from earth's center.

A turquoise lake within a volcanic crater.