This human-made pond is part of a Korean palace complex first built in the 7th century.

Legends surround this natural rock formation that looks like a Moorish king wearing a crown.

A monument at Alicante Marina honors a little-known hero of the Spanish Civil War.

Sometimes called the Banksy of Madrid, Muelle was a pioneer of street art in the Spanish city.

This amazing abuela became a diehard metal fan late in life and an icon of Madrid's '80s rock scene.

This historic fountain is a favorite neighborhood meeting point.

An old, deep well, connected with a miraculous, divine rescue and the patron saint of Madrid.

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

An automaton perched above an classic clock and watch store

In this 400-year-old hotel in Madrid, you'll find a comb in every room, an old clock, and maybe a ghost.

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

A stone slab in Madrid marks the point from which the distances of Spain's national roads are measured.

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

This little sun pays homage to a massive gate that once stood at this location.

These distorting, funhouse mirrors achieved fame in a renowned piece of Spanish theater.

Built to celebrate the glory of a new queen, this forgotten monument has moved around Madrid three times, reflecting 200 years of political whims and city redevelopment.

The best bagels in Berlin are tucked away in an independent bookstore.

On the Spree bank, discover one of the last reminders of a symbolic wall that divided, and was torn down by the people.

A portable, wooden replica (minus the hyphen) of Hamburg’s iconic crooked coffee shop.

This curious sculpture represents the perseverance needed to take to the skies.

This elevator was built in 1907 to connect two neighborhoods separated by a steep, rocky cliff.

An underground network of massive stone arches and their skylit vaults support ruins of portico structures above.

You've probably seen these distinctive orange-tiled columns on the big screen.

For more than 170 years, this family-run bakery has been serving Berlin’s best Baumkuchen, or “tree cake.”