The popularity of Sherlock Holmes led to the creation of his fictional address, turning the orderly London street numbers askew.

A 300-year-old tea shop that brought tea to the English people, not to mention the Queen herself.

This bronze statue was dedicated to a 1966 Beatles hit.

What do we know about the real woman behind one of the Beatles' most famous songs?

The Liverpool street made famous by the Beatles is real.

The quiet field that inspired one of the most famous songs of all time.

It took 82 years and four different plaques to finally get the story right.

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

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.

Ain't no party like a ghost town party.

This stone complex marks the urban center of a lost civilization.

A fascinating little museum all about the rich history of Peru’s famous plant.

A backdoor to Machu Picchu that only the most foolhardy infiltrator would attempt to breach.

If you’ve ever seen a picture of Machu Picchu, then you’ve seen a picture of Huayna Picchu—you just didn’t realize it.

Even after multiple failed attempts to be hanged, Chaguinhas was still alive, making people believe it was a miracle.

Ella Fitzgerald, opera singer Enrico Caruso, and dancer Isadora Duncan all performed in this lavish, supposedly haunted theater.

This mesmerizing statue of a child wrestling an anteater symbolizes the native culture and biodiversity of São Paulo.

This public elevator links the lower city to the upper city of Salvador.

The building that once housed the dictator's secret police is now a museum that documents the history of an oppressive regime and those who fought against it.

The pedestrian traffic signals in Brazil's teeming metropolis light up with clues to nearby landmarks.

A Tudor-style castle in Brazil holds one of the world's largest armory collections.

A former prison complex now displays a historic collection of inmate artwork.