This shining multicolored metro station deep under Naples is said to be the most beautiful in Europe.

This giant middle finger statue sends an unambiguous message to Italy's bankers.

Why a column on the entrance is inscribed with a verse from the Quran is one of Sicily's many mysteries.

This mosaic-lined medieval church was built by the world's first admiral and still holds mass in ancient Greek.

A mysterious ancient elephant said to possess magic powers is now the symbol of a Sicilian city.

Some charming, but sadly, unloved animal statues call this park home.

The F1 Mexican Grand Prix circuit goes right through the middle of this old baseball stadium.

This industrial Art Nouveau gem is a historic hotspot for Mexican counterculture.

A series of abstract sculptures pop up from an otherworldly volcanic landscape.

One of the world's richest men bought this former paper factory and transformed it into a mall.

This collection of promotional calendars preserves a staple of mid-century Mexican pop art.

A bullet-scarred monastery chronicles Mexico's turbulent history of foreign invasions.

Murals made with millions of colorful stones adorn the abandoned building.

This clock was gifted to Mexico as a show of gratitude for its long history of welcoming Arab migrants.

A shining treasure trove of fine Mexican silver dating back to the 15th century.

These subterranean models show Mexico City's central square during three different eras.

The unique collection often goes unnoticed by visitors focused only on the archaeological objects.

This museum houses two of Mexico's most impressive Aztec monoliths.

The unique collection of gifts includes braids of human hair, a spoon, and a Virgin made of bread.

Diego Rivera hid various people and symbols in his first large-scale mural project.

These museum grounds are a Dalai Lama-declared peace oasis.

Once home to an aristocratic family and a workers' organization, this intricately tiled building now houses a chain restaurant.

This once-abandoned mansion is now a dreamy event space.

A Volkswagen Beetle decorated with millions of beads connects Mexico's past and future.