This spectacular dome managed to survive after being bombed in World War II, in an event known as the "Miracle of Mosta."

Overshadowed by other, more famous Maltese catacombs, this ancient burial chamber has one of the best examples of a ritual agape table.

An abandoned set from the 1980 film "Popeye," claimed and repurposed as a theme park by creative locals.

Catholics make up 84% of Ireland's population but this Dublin museum remembers the small but important Jewish community.

The house where the writer spent his formative years.

The comedy and tragedy of Oscar Wilde is preserved in a Dublin park, captured in a sculpture of colorful stone.

A marvel of Byzantine engineering under the streets of Istanbul.

Once part of an ancient international harbor, it's now an all-you-can-eat shrimp buffet for flamingos and other water birds.

A minotaur, a labyrinth, and a dubious restoration pull in visitors from around the world.

Hidden in a secluded Greek cove is a pristine beach marred only by the rusting smuggler's hulk stranded on its shores.

The world's second-largest sundial, made entirely out of stone.

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

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

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

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

The (usually) serene burial place of the world's most notorious drug lord.

In the heart of Medellín, an artsy urban complex sets the stage for demonstrations and protests.

What was once the longest suspension bridge in Latin America was directly inspired by the iconic Brooklyn Bridge.

The entire town looks like a slice of Spain that was carted across the ocean and plunked in the Andes.

A museum of memories in what was once one of the most violent cities in the world.

The world's largest ecosystem of its kind is home to South America's only native species of bear.

A self-taught astronomer fell in love with the stars and built his own observatory in Colombia.

A museum built around a bus-sized fossil on the side of the highway.

Home to 23 voluptuous and instantly lovable sculptures by one of Latin America's most celebrated artists.