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

Legend says if this neo-Gothic basilica is ever officially completed, the world will come to an end.

Since the 1700s, this old barrel has acted as a post box that relies on the kindness of travelers.

An elaborate shrine dedicated to the four corners of the world unfortunately misses its mark.

A Christian monastery stands on what was once a holy Incan temple.

Built on the remains of one the Incas’ most important gathering spots, this square keeps the spirit of a fallen empire alive.

An Inca spa, military outpost or maybe… both?

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

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

A painting in the historic Cathedral Basilica depicts Jesus and his disciples dining on a traditional Peruvian menu.

This Peruvian canyon is filled with geometric salt pools that have been being harvested since the Incan empire.

The Uros people live on floating reed islands in lake Titicaca.

The stones of this Incan wall complex fit together so well you couldn't fit a piece of paper between some of them.

Huge stone depressions which may have acted as an Incan agricultural experiment.

Preserved Inca city and site of the last Inca stronghold against the Spanish conquistadors.

The intricate stonework of Machu Picchu serves as a testament to Incan engineers.

105-foot wide giant metallic flower blooms anew every day in the heart of Buenos Aires.

The inspiration for the Patagonia Clothing logo, Cerro Fitz Roy turns pink at sunrise.

Buenos Aires' city of the dead contains some very famous remains, including Eva Perón.

This stunning mass of ice spans 121 square miles and is still growing.

This historic, palatial theater is now one of the world’s most beautiful bookstores.

Hidden behind a wall, Spanish nuns distribute their signature sweets on a revolving tray.

This 1,300 year old monastery built atop a single rock was once only accessible depending on the whims of the tide.

France's most famous cemetery, with some of its most curious tombs.