The water-powered carriages are long gone, but for over a century this funicular railway has been the fastest route to the highest point in Paris.

Pilgrimage site for star-crossed lovers.

Once the grandest synagogue in medieval Spain, it now stands as a memorial of the 15th-century Jewish exile.

In the Bahamas sits a lighthouse that is among the last of its kind.

Giant topiary dog once played a role in a terrorist bomb plot.

This 19th-century fountain's namesake animal isn't what you think it is.

For decades, Puerta del Sol has been illuminated by a giant, guitar-wielding bottle of sherry.

This sweet-toothed bear searching for snacks has been a symbol of Madrid for decades.

An unusual but excellent display created in the 1930s as propaganda against the Freemasons.

The highway's southernmost spot is a beloved local attraction.

"We Seceded Where Others Failed."

A monument celebrating the idea of reaching inaccessible places.

The former home of the Nobel Prize-winning American writer is now home to dozens of six-toed cats.

Legend has it the commander of the defenders drew a fateful line in the dirt with his sword just before the final battle.

Inside this mountain lies several kilometers of breathtaking caves.

A mysterious pillar in an ancient burial chamber is said to predict how long you have to live.

This church, buried halfway in lava rock, is all that remains of a Mexican village destroyed by a volcano.

One of Mexico's rare urban natural parks features waterfalls and a working fish farm.

This historic Mexican convent is home to a tree that grows crucifix-like thorns.

Climb through the life of a Mexican hero as you ascend a 130-foot statue.

A shining treasure trove of fine Mexican silver dating back to the 15th century.

This colossal ancient jaguar sculpture was used as a vessel for the hearts torn from sacrificial victims.

Come face to face with the ferocious visage of the serpent-headed mother goddess of the Aztecs.

This ceremonial Mexican square looks as though it belongs in a science fiction movie.