Ripped apart by a bomb in 1993, the shell of Pablo Escobar's infamous vacation house still stands.

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

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

Towering high above the neighborhood of La Candelaria, the church is easily recognizable by its distinctive red-and-white striped facade.

An unusual and beautiful form of mass transit serves the city's steepest neighborhoods.

This elegant Colombian fortress was one of the torture headquarters for the Spanish Inquisition.

Cathedral carved out of salt, located a mile below the earth's surface.

A 10 million-ton rock once worshiped by the Tahamies Indians, accessed by an astounding staircase.

Unparalleled stargazing, one of Colombia's best observatories, and a swimming pool can all be found in the middle of this ancient tropical forest.

The Andean town where every single building is decorated with a brightly colored frieze.

Every Sunday, Bogotá turns 75 miles of its city streets into a bicycle superhighway.

Pilgrims each carried a brick to the top of Mount Monserrate to help build this historic sanctuary in Colombia.

Known as the site of 'El Dorado,' this mysterious lake is rumored to hold gold beneath its waters.

This Bogotá museum houses the world's largest collection of pre-Columbian gold relics.

The colonial city's social history is reflected in its fanciful door knockers.

Outdoor escalators and art have helped change what was once a notoriously dangerous part of Medellín.

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

One person's lost luggage is another person's treasure.

Holy Grotto of Montserrat Monastery holds one of Europe's mysterious black Madonnas.

In one of the smallest countries in the world stands an original Salvador Dalí sculpture.

Gaudí's famously flamboyant architectural style is on full display in this sprawling park and garden.

Construction of Barcelona's iconic (but controversial) church is expected to be completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.

An unusual stroll through gentlemen's erotica demonstrates that pornography is timeless.

Famously misunderstood wonder of the ancient world