The supreme shrine of the state.

The site where the Emperor of Korea performed the long-forbidden "rite of heaven" to demonstrate his absolute sovereignty.

Home to more than 13,000 pieces of war memorabilia and military equipment.

A large visitor's complex and place of remembrance on the outskirts of the DMZ.

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

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

This Indonesian village was revitalized by a vibrant rainbow paint job.

This massive complex is made up of hundreds of smaller temples that date back to the ninth century.

Hundreds of Buddhas in a re-discovered Indonesian temple.

Peace Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome.

A graceful natural rock formation stands astride the point where the Gulf of California meets the Pacific Ocean.

Inside this mountain lies several kilometers of breathtaking caves.

After it was missing for a decade, this 40-foot statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe was found and returned to a place of honor—with a little help from a tropical storm.

One of Monterrey's oldest buildings is perched atop a hill boasting impressive views of the city.

A museum in the former home of Marxist revolutionary Leon Trotsky.

In Coyoacán, a pair of coyotes crown a public fountain in reference to the ancient Aztec name of the borough.

The F1 Mexican Grand Prix circuit goes right through the middle of this old baseball stadium.

The only castle in North America to ever house European sovereigns.

Down this yellow brick road, visitors are treated to toadstool houses and massive mushroom sculptures.

Fascinating exhibits of prehistoric and ancient artifacts displayed with a uniquely modern touch.

Spain's largest bullring offers a unique glimpse at architecture and history.

The final resting place of the great navigator, or maybe his brother.

The world's largest wooden structure.

Touching this little fossil embedded in the wall of a grand mosque-cathedral may make your wishes come true.