A striking sculpture built to honor the women of the Lakota and Dakota Nations.

Home of the "true" equator.

An elaborate shrine dedicated to the four corners of the world unfortunately misses its mark.

The world's tallest aluminum statue is also the world's tallest image of a winged Virgin Mary.

The gondolas let you glimpse a bird's-eye view of one of the world's highest capital cities.

This 12-inch-tall wooden sculpture of a winged Virgin Mary has inspired much devotion and countless replicas.

A short volcanic hill in Quito doubles as a stellar observation point of an iconic statue.

Ecuador’s historic seat of government has been quietly looted in recent decades, and no one knows how or by whom.

This historic street in Quito is known for its seven stone crosses—and one presidential assassination.

Quito's historic, main square dates back to the 16th century.

Legend says if this neo-Gothic basilica is ever officially completed, the world will come to an end.

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

Situated on a sacred Inca site, this 16th-century cathedral took nearly 100 years to build.

A painting in the historic Cathedral Basilica depicts Jesus and his disciples dining on a traditional Peruvian menu.

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

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

An Inca spa, military outpost or maybe… both?

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

Civil War soldiers, captains of industry, and paupers all interred on historic grounds.

Opened in 1956, the first modern indoor shopping mall in the world was inspired by the shopping arcades found in European cities.

Equal parts record-breaking temple to consumerism and bizarre fun park, it's more than you think it is...

Home to the deepest rift anywhere on Earth.

The largest outdoor art gallery in the Northwest United States.

A small section of Boise, Idaho maintains the unique culture and traditions of the Basque people.