A detailed pachyderm supports Rome's smallest Egyptian obelisk.

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

A short volcanic hill in Quito doubles as a stellar observation point of an iconic statue.

This sculpture meant to honor the bravery of the Indigenous Mapuche people of Chile proved controversial.

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

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

A monument to the three wars that led to German unification towers within a Berlin traffic circle.

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

An Inca spa, military outpost or maybe… both?

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

A nature and cultural preserve named for its multitude of petroglyphs carved by the Northern Sinagua people.

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

A lush indoor jungle fills this bustling Madrid transportation hub.

In Coyoacán, a pair of coyotes crown a public fountain in reference to the ancient Aztec name of the borough.

In a quiet north Chicago neighborhood rests a stunning relic of the golden age of earthenware design.

Thousands of migrating monarchs overwinter clustered amongst the eucalyptus trees.

These magnificent city walls rise from the barren sun-baked Spanish plains like something straight out of a fairytale.

These sacred Mesoamerican ruins feature peculiar petroglyphs hidden in the stones.

Designed by Alfred Caldwel, this landscape showcases his vision of a native garden.

A small pack of an ancient, hairless breed of dog once believed to guide souls through the underworld lives on its grounds.

These strikingly colorful paintings were created by a mysterious Mesoamerican civilization.

A curious memento mori hangs in the magnificent Cathedral of Segovia.

A unique botanical garden housed in three giant geodesic domes.

This enormous censer uses a pulley system installed over 400 years ago.