This century-old cinema house has a marquee that has been hand painted by a single man for over 25 years.

Among the ostentatious rococo ornamentation of this church, an image of death cuts the life-thread.

Daily jousts and dancing barrel makers in Munich's mechanical clock.

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

A stairway to heaven, or to nowhere at all.

Madrid's romantically ornate crystal palace has been offering shelter to plants and art for over a century.

These small sculptures pay homage to the lovable star of an iconic Argentine comic strip.

A bright little alley in La Boca is a part of tango history.

The remains of Uruguayan hero José Artigas lie beneath a monument in Montevideo’s main square.

This historic stadium was built to host the first-ever FIFA World Cup.

This historic fort overlooks Montevideo and appears on Uruguay’s coat of arms.

This beautiful example of neoclassical architecture is one of Uruguay's most treasured cultural gems.

The design of the Palacio Salvo has been described as "a lighthouse on top of a building."

Thousands of coffin-like pillars make up this controversial Holocaust memorial.

Go surfing on this urban wave, "hacked" by local surfers.

This giant sculpture made of trash is a critique of society's wastefulness.

Elaborate tile work in this railway station tells the story of Portugal.

Located in the thermoelectric factory that once powered the entire city, this Portuguese museum is shockingly fascinating.

A stunning 18th-century site where pilgrims ascend by a series of punishing stairs only to return via funicular.

This Industrial Age architectural and engineering gem helps visitors and residents alike traverse Lisbon, “The City of Seven Hills.”

A king's pet, a pope's gift, an artist's inspiration, and a tragic shipwreck.