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

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

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

You can swim in these highly salty, mesmerizingly blue lakes in the Atacama Desert.

The largest geyser field in the southern hemisphere is a spectacular sight.

Housing the famous Norwegian ice-defying 19th century polar exploration ship.

Home to three historic ships from the age of Vikings.

The largest and best-preserved Roman amphitheater in Africa was designed to seat 35,000 people.

The ancient heart of Tunis is an enormous maze of narrow streets and alleyways.

An ancient Phoenician citadel once stood at the site where Queen Dido first landed, according to legend.

The most gigantic, swoony, intimidating trio of fingers in all of antiquity.

This exceptionally well-preserved ancient marvel also houses a small museum dedicated to Jordanian folk tradition.

An oasis of shade and color amidst the bustle of the old city.

This restored eighth-century palace is a shining example of ancient Umayyad architecture.

A beautiful little bookshop located in the middle of a desert.

An ancient capital city that dates back 3,000 years old and harbors many surprises.

This ancient structure is widely thought to be the oldest intact pyramid in the world.

An ancient instrument used to measure the waters of the Nile so Egyptian farmers would know whether to expect famine or flood.

The railway carts travelers to central Athens's highest peak, which offers stunning vistas of the city.

These small sculptures pay homage to the lovable star of an iconic Argentine comic strip.

A series of waterfalls so massive they straddle the border of Argentina and Brazil.

The last remnant of Kuala Lumpur’s old prison complex now stands on the edge of a Japanese shopping mall.

A beautiful young girl said to have been buried alive in her coffin…

With its vast selection of books, comics, and records, this nearly 70-year-old open-air market always rewards the patient browser.