Sip cherry liqueur at a bar dating back to 1840.

Eat the ultimate iteration of Portugal's most beloved pastry.

A haven for book enthusiasts across the street from Retiro Park.

This pub has roots dating back to 1430 and serves as the setting for multiple Charles Dickens stories.

This Art Nouveau mansion was used as the "House of the Screaming Child" in Dario Argento’s giallo classic.

These abundant, over-the-top monuments are so widely scattered that they define the entire compact capital cityscape, often leading to jokes about whether there are more statues than residents.

On a teardrop-shaped island in the Danube, the ruins of a convent and the final resting place of a saint.

This historic fort spans more the 300 years.

Final remnants of the 1895 Cotton States and International Exposition.

A pair of gigantic baby heads greet passengers at Atocha Station.

An automaton perched above an classic clock and watch store

One of Antoni Gaudí's most classic buildings is well-known for its "dragon-back" design.

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

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

A whimsical brother of the nearby Fallen Angel statue takes the falling part quite literally.

A lush indoor jungle fills this bustling Madrid transportation hub.

An ancient Egyptian temple in the middle of Madrid, Spain.

Even though some of the buildings date back to the Victorian era, this research institute is still involved in cutting-edge astronomy research.

A memorial for public executions that dates back to the 14th century.

A herd of half-sized cow sculptures has stood in this part for nearly 50 years.

Local folklore claims that this wall was not built for defense, but to provide labor during a time of famine.

View the ancient remains of buildings and the ancient "River of Hades" before hopping on a train.

This massive metal scallop is a tribute to an English composer who once walked across this beach.

Now an entertainment complex, the Lingotto building was once an avant-garde auto factory with a test track on the roof.