Madrid, Spain
Crypt of the Almudena Cathedral
Most visits to the Almudena Cathedral in Madrid ignore the eeriest part of the building, its crypt
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Madrid, Spain
Most visits to the Almudena Cathedral in Madrid ignore the eeriest part of the building, its crypt
Madrid, Spain
The biggest outdoor modern mosaic in Madrid
Guadalajara, Spain
Originally used to sell brandy, the bull-shaped billboard became an iconic symbol of Spain.
Madrid, Spain
One of Madrid's most beloved statues is of an anonymous citizen.
Madrid, Spain
After the queen of Spain had a dream where these statues fell and crushed her, they were removed from the palace and given new homes around Madrid.
Madrid, Spain
This enigmatic artifact is a rare depiction of an ancient Iberian noblewoman.
Madrid, Spain
An iconic and controversial ancient Iberian funerary urn with a hauntingly penetrating gaze.
Madrid, Spain
This macabre masterpiece of a mural is one of Francisco Goya's "Black Paintings."
Sedona, Arizona
This 24-acre park offers a place for meditation in the midst of Sedona's iconic red rocks.
Sedona, Arizona
The world's only teal arches exist in a city that cares more about its aesthetic than an Instagram influencer.
Flagstaff, Arizona
Ancient pueblos built into the base of a natural canyon wall.
Sedona, Arizona
A spiritual vortex among the red rocks in Sedona.
Flagstaff, Arizona
This historic national park is covered in the stunning ruins of red rock pueblos.
Flagstaff, Arizona
Eons ago, a rushing lava river formed this pristine passage through solid rock.
Yavapai County, Arizona
Ninety feet off the valley floor is an ancient dwelling put under protection of the U.S. government by Teddy Roosevelt.
Los Angeles, California
This sculpture presents commentary on a life in pursuit of profits.
Los Angeles, California
There are lots of hands and feet stamped in the cement in front of Grauman’s Chinese Theater, but Mel left behind something extra.
Carlsbad, California
The overgrown ruins of a once thriving World War I-era copper mine.
San Bernardino County, California
A volcanic tunnel illuminated by natural skylights offers a shaded respite from the desert sun.
Parowan, Utah
Hundreds of drawings left by the land's previous inhabitants remain mysterious.
Hemet, California
This mysterious petroglyph evokes the ancient swastika symbol but was later vandalized with the more troublesome Nazi one.
Los Angeles, California
This nondescript tunnel has been featured in a number of iconic movies, from “Roger Rabbit” to “Back to the Future.”
Los Angeles, California
Inside this library, the history of Los Angeles is retold through a mural.
Borrego Springs, California
A remote desert lookout offers unparalleled views of the California badlands for those who brave the trek.