The bomb-ravaged remains of of a colossal Neptune.

A simple but powerful tribute to the 20 victims of the 1692 witch trials.

These winged Maya figures are the subject of speculation and conspiracies.

These azure waters were thought to lead to the Mayan Underworld.

Found down a long dirt road, a sacred Mexican cenote and 18th-century hacienda remain hidden.

This one-of-a-kind convent boasts a kaleidoscopic exterior of stars and double-headed eagles.

Its sunny hues are believed to have inspired the town's color palette.

Clap your hands at the base of the pyramid, and the song of a sacred Mayan bird will echo through the air.

No telescopes, no power, no gift shop: The Observatory of Chichen Itza, one of the world's oldest observatories, takes astronomy back to basics.

Every equinox this Maya pyramid puts on a spooky ancient light show.

Iconic red and white plaques show the creative names invented to navigate the city streets.

A sculpture of the beloved author surrounded by characters from his fairy tales.

A symbol of Texas pride.

A multiversal transit station located right below a highway interchange.

Art Nouveau painter Alphonse Mucha spent 18 years creating these monumental paintings of Slavic history and mythology.

These light, hollow rolls have been linked to Acadia National Park since the 1890s.

The first bridge observation tower in the U.S. offers one of the best views of Maine.

This 19th century granite fortification is one of the most well preserved forts in New England.

The eccentric mansion of one the most popular horror authors of modern times.

The spot in the Mile-High City that's exactly 5,280 feet above sea level (at least for now).

This sidewalk tribute honors Colorado's great culinary creation.

Overlooking the Colorado Convention Center is this giant sculpture made from thousands of triangles.

A focal point of in Denver’s skyline for over a century, inspired by a Venetian basilica.

Some of the best pastries in "the Czech heritage capital of Texas" come from a gas station off I-35.