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

The final resting place of the liberator of Argentina is guarded around the clock by two soldiers.

This historic, palatial theater is now one of the world’s most beautiful bookstores.

Buenos Aires' city of the dead contains some very famous remains, including Eva Perón.

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

The little bear in the "funny kind of hat" has made his way from London back to Peru.

A monument to the conquistador became increasingly controversial in the very city that he founded.

The intricate stonework of Machu Picchu serves as a testament to Incan engineers.

An Inca spa, military outpost or maybe… both?

A Christian monastery stands on what was once a holy Incan temple.

The stones of this Incan wall complex fit together so well you couldn't fit a piece of paper between some of them.

This geometric feat is a testament to the Incas' mesmerizing architectural abilities.

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

Visiting dignitaries and Hollywood stars once stayed at this 1920s hotel, alongside ghosts that are said to haunt its corridors.

A shrine honoring a legendary ghost bride lies within this vibrant temple.

An ancient capital city that dates back 3,000 years old and harbors many surprises.

The medieval center of the Islamic world was also once the seat of Saladin's sultanate.

A little sculpture with a large wardrobe.

What looks like a normal building is really a hollow facade hiding a subway vent.

A rare water-powered funicular, it uses a huge tank of water and gravity to do its work.

A famed artist's inspiring work of peace and tolerance.

While you wait to cross the street at a traffic light in Mainz, you might notice that the light is staring back at you.

A stunning Victorian abbey and walled garden on a lakefront.

This ancient Irish landscape boasts hundreds of legendary ruins.