Massive rock sculptures formed during the time of the dinosaurs still stand undisturbed.

The largest library in Latin America owes its existence to an Old World earthquake and a Napoleonic invasion.

Formerly known as the Malay Quarter, Bo Kaap is a colorfully-painted suburb located in the “Mother City” of South Africa.

This restored Portuguese cafe may well be the most beautiful place in the world to grab a Big Mac.

This crumbling Portuguese ruin overlooks the populace it once ruled.

A 16th century chapel decorated with bones, skulls, and entire bodies hanging from the wall.

This once-forgotten oasis in the middle of Lisbon was first created over a century ago quite by accident.

Ring the bell to enter a bar that looks equal parts museum and old curiosity shop.

This beautiful 19th-century temple stands atop the ruins of its predecessor.

A serious museum dedicated to two German comedians.

Golden cobblestones remember a time when this small alley was used to avoid having to give a Nazi salute.

The scars of World War II are preserved on its walls.

A stairway to heaven, or to nowhere at all.

A small marionette collection located within the dark cellars of an 11th-century Austrian castle.

This 19th century cyclorama acts like an analogue time machine to a different era.

Terrifically morbid cemetary and site of famous Paracelsus' grave.

The taxidermy remains of the first brown bear to enter Germany in 170 years.

A subterranean display of public art and architecture.