A mid-14th-century tower that served as a prison for Spanish nobles.

Legend has it that the water from this fountain has miraculous healing properties.

A statue honoring the tragic heroine of a Spanish literary masterpiece.

A tunnel commissioned by ‘the Intruder King’ to escape from the palace if there were problems.

Part of the wall is preserved in the aptly named Parque de Berlín in Madrid.

This amazing cathedral was built on the site of the first Marian shrine in Spain and is important to Spanish speakers the world over

This sculpture is a reminder of the old lamplighters of Madrid, a profession that is now extinct

Mini version of the massive Isabella head

An eighteenth-century fantasy where monkeys, dragons, and Chinese courtiers emerge from walls made entirely of porcelain.

This 11th-century fortress is now the seat of Aragon’s state legislature.

A giant hand emerging from the ground beckons visitors into a park in Madrid.

The Spanish king's private bathroom embraced the idea of a porcelain throne.

The iconic boulevard is the perfect place to catch sight of a bicycling skeleton, a levitating Satan, or a chef with his head stuck in a pizza.

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

A masterpiece of Rationalist architecture in the center of Madrid with lizards on it.

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

Inaugurated three times, this tower offers some of the best views of Madrid.

This sculpture pays homage to the street sweepers of Madrid since its inauguration in 2001 in Plaza Jacinto Benavente.

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.

Dedicated to one of the author's most iconic works.

A place steeped in history that may be best known as the set of a 1960 film.

Along the pavement of this neighborhood in Madrid are quotes from famous authors.

The best collection of Mudéjar building replicas gathered in a theme park in Olmedo.

A comprehensive look at the art of Joaquín Sorolla in his former home in Madrid.