After it was missing for a decade, this 40-foot statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe was found and returned to a place of honor—with a little help from a tropical storm.

A former travertine mine traces the geological history of this unique desert filled with crystalline blue pools.

A Beaux-Arts architectural surprise and a charming nostalgic tour through northern Mexico’s railway revolution.

A miniature beach in the middle of the desert.

A spectrum of colors awaits visitors to one of Mexico's most gorgeous bodies of water.

Swim alongside softshell turtles in these turquoise waters within the Cuatrociénegas Biosphere Reserve.

The majestic, sacred tree is represented on this piece of public infrastructure.

A honeycomb-like structure of interlocking shelves creates a beehive of books.

These gleaming gypsum sand dunes are the second-largest in North America.

A miniature Italianate fantasy village on the coast of Wales and the set of ITC classic "The Prisoner."

This southwestern historic site was designed and built by an artist who wanted his work to "feel at home."

Numberless clock creates a meal of time for the dreaded, insectile Chronophage.

A 1,215-foot tunnel transports pedestrians beneath the River Thames.

A labyrinthine underworld of tunnels and caverns hides beneath the city.

The stoic structure boasts a whimsical set of stained glass art commemorating Lewis Carroll.

One of Mexico's least-visited archaeological sites is tucked away inside a theme park.

A pair of gigantic baby heads greet passengers at Atocha Station.

Once the grandest synagogue in medieval Spain, it now stands as a memorial of the 15th-century Jewish exile.

The remains of the second-oldest zoo in Europe can be seen within these library gardens.

Commonly acknowledged as the only public monument to the Devil himself.

This sweet-toothed bear searching for snacks has been a symbol of Madrid for decades.

This art shopping center still boasts pieces of its past as a textile factory.

Colonial architecture meets urban art in this sprawling open-air gallery.

This botanical garden boasts sculptures, industrial ruins, and an endorsement from the Dalai Lama.