The fighters and conspirators that won independence for Paraguay held secret meetings at this historic house.

This mysteriously shaped boulder may have been used for human sacrifice in ancient times.

Concentrated around the Dead Sea, these surprising canyons are filled with coursing water, fish, and even crabs.

The village's cobblestone streets are lined with shops displaying exquisite copper craftsmanship.

This mysterious but iconic tapered tower appears in many Azeri fairytales and legends.

Known as the "Valley of the Moon," this Jordanian wadi is one of the most amazing desertscapes on Earth.

Situated on a sacred Inca site, this 16th-century cathedral took nearly 100 years to build.

This enigmatic stone pool is all that remains of an ancient palace.

Buddhist pilgrims journey to this sacred rock to leave offerings and have their wishes granted.

This geometric feat is a testament to the Incas' mesmerizing architectural abilities.

This whimsical fountain pays tribute to Toronto's four-legged friends.

Fourteen sculptures showing the development of a fetus stand outside a hospital for women and children.

This unconventionally beautiful landscape possesses stunning scenery you won't easily forget.

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

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

Quito's historic, main square dates back to the 16th century.

This communist behemoth is the heaviest building in the world and a legacy of a brutal regime.

A plaque marks the spot where the saint was shoved off the Charles Bridge and into the river.

Some claim these desert ruins are from the legendary "Atlantis of the Sands."

Traditional architecture and ancient irrigation systems are on display in this gorgeous mountain village.

A powerful cyclone once made one of the world's largest sinkholes completely fill with water.

These gnarly desert trees produce the prized aromatic resin traded along the ancient incense trail.

A section of the desert with an array of unusual sandstone and limestone formations.

American bombs, morbid memorabilia, and graphic photographs tell the story of the CIA-led “Secret War” from the Pathet Lao perspective.