A cemetery in Barcelona's Poblenou district is home to this touching funerary statue, which depicts death in the form of a winged skeleton.

Artist Natividad Sánchez wrote a new ending for one of Roman mythology's tragic love stories.

Automatons that were once removed after one fell from the building.

Over two centuries old and counting, Madrid's massive botanical garden contains one of Europe's only desert environments.

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

The oldest restaurant in the world is this old-world Spanish eatery, still known for its suckling pig.

This unassuming bookstore in the heart of Madrid is one of the oldest in Spain.

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

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

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

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

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

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

A faded reminder of what was once a common sight in London during the Blitz.

Sacred Buddhist home of some spiritual monkeys.

One man's exploration of the human form, including the bizarre and delightful "Man Attacked by Babies."

An Australian lake whose pink hue defies scientific explanation.

Largest Kauri tree in New Zealand.

This large round boulder is said to emit spiritual power, but it may just be magnets.

The largest stone moai on Rapa Nui.

A volcanic crater that visitors can look inside.

This was once the center of the Birdman cult, and is now a World Heritage Site.

The world's most remote airport.

A small sculpture that pays homage to the famous bronze ear of Ca de l'Oreggia—or does it?