In terms of history and architecture, this is one of the most remarkable cemeteries in the world.

A Cuban artist reclaimed his impoverished neighborhood as a dreamy folk art kingdom.

This iconic L.A. bookshop is housed in an abandoned bank—both symbolic and chic.

On top of a resort town as old as the Bronze Age sits an incredible war memorial statue overlooking the beaches below.

A hidden three-foot-wide house separates these two regal churches.

This restored Portuguese cafe may well be the most beautiful place in the world to grab a Big Mac.

In all of the 29 years it was in operation, no prisoners ever escaped successfully... or so they claim.

The only Bahá'í house of worship in North America and one of only a handful worldwide.

The oldest-known example of a historic architectural style recognized by UNESCO.

This bronze boar's snout has been rubbed to a golden sheen by visitors seeking good fortune.

Legend has it this fountain built to symbolize the Pope’s power hides a strange secret concerning Neptune's manliness.

A small window on Via Piella offers a lovely and rare peek at Bologna's lost canals.

Erotic art covers the walls of the largest ancient pleasure palace.

The last moments of the ill-fated Pompeiians, frozen forever in plaster.

The ruins of an ancient stadium that hosted gripping chariot and horse races.

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

This amazing example of Valencian Art Nouveau looks more like a cathedral than a public market.

This massive fiberglass Gulliver turns every visitor into a Lilliputian.

One of the few remaining ancient aqueducts described by Frontinus as 'the most solemn testimony of the Empire.'

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

One of Antoni Gaudí's most classic buildings is well-known for its "dragon-back" design.

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

For decades, Puerta del Sol has been illuminated by a giant, guitar-wielding bottle of sherry.

A lush indoor jungle fills this bustling Madrid transportation hub.