Once a giant gingerbread factory, this space now hosts exhibits and workshops on the historic treat.

Giant topiary dog once played a role in a terrorist bomb plot.

This 19th-century fountain's namesake animal isn't what you think it is.

Two towns are linked by an engineering marvel masquerading as a boring suspension bridge.

Sculpture of a legendary French dragon.

Balconies that have a most unusual accent.

A 14th century bridge built as a fortress, where the devil lurks on one of its towers.

In the 19th century, this pit housed a fully grown black bear for the entertainment of visitors. Today there is a sculpture in tribute to the poor creature.

This ancient theater was once the home of fierce gladiatorial battles.

The lost Latin words were reconstructed using the holes from the nails that once pinned them in place.

This plaza is home to a number of works, including Montpellier‘s own Arc de Triomphe.

This enigmatic artifact is a rare depiction of an ancient Iberian noblewoman.

An iconic and controversial ancient Iberian funerary urn with a hauntingly penetrating gaze.

These ancient artifacts are a testament to the enduring significance of the bull in Spanish culture.

This macabre masterpiece of a mural is one of Francisco Goya's "Black Paintings."

An automaton perched above an classic clock and watch store

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.

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

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

Home of the Large Hadron Collider and the birthplace of the World Wide Web.

A hidden medieval crypt where a famous legend says the devil used to teach black magic.

This hill and tower are steeped in legend, from King Arthur to the Holy Grail.

This astronomical clock is the second oldest in England.