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

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

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

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 fountain standing as a testament to a doomed alliance.

Large miniature theme park with 100-plus models.

This remarkably well-preserved Egyptian plinth is pretty well traveled for a giant piece of stone.

Five sultans and their families rest in eternal splendor, teeming with overlooked beauty and drama.

A marvel of Byzantine engineering under the streets of Istanbul.

A pocket of jungle amidst urban expansion in Panama.

Right angles in the forests of Panama.

This bleach-white graveyard overlooking the ocean is accessed through a tunnel.

This chapel on a cliff is renowned for its healing powers and was founded on the site of a supposed divine intervention.

South Korea's largely symbolic, barely used gateway to the North.

The best place for scenic views of the DMZ and North Korea.

The site of many tense prisoner exchanges across the Military Demarcation Line between North and South Korea.

Secret North Korean passage discovered below the world's most dangerous border.

Giant relaxing Buddha in Malaysia.

Come in, light some incense, and ignore the live snakes around you.

This historical theme park celebrates all things noodle.

Elaborate series of tunnels where traces of mass suicide are still visible.

This 14th-century temple is also known as the "Temple of the Golden Pavilion" for its gorgeous gilded reliquary hall.