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A living descendant of the famous tree that helped Isaac Newton develop the theory of gravity.

These ancient rune stones plucked from the countryside now call this university park home.

This Swedish astronomical clock was in storage for almost a century before its glorious workings were put on display once more.

A modern, secular take on a traditional Virgin Mary motif.

This bizarrely tree-like red skyscraper is one of the newer additions to Barcelona’s skyline.

This amazing example of Valencian Art Nouveau looks more like a cathedral than a public market.

Of the many chalices in the running for the Holy Grail, this one in Valencia Cathedral sure looks the part.

Vibrant street art created with mixed media.

A curious fountain that resembles a beloved character from the 1960s.

Order cookies baked by cloistered nuns in a 400-year-old monastery.

This 18th-century water provider for Aranjuez was refurbished in 2013 only to be neglected again.

Whether they are bulls or pigs, these ancient animal sculptures are fascinating relics.

The water of this well in Toledo lost its sweetness after the death of a young love.

The ruins of an ancient stadium that hosted gripping chariot and horse races.

At least according to the Guinness World Records.

An homage to the first Spanish cyclist to win the Tour de France.

A huge cathedral single-handedly constructed by one eccentric monk.

An outsider folly near Madrid.

Two large eyes painted anonymously on a mountain overlooking the city pay homage to an old legend.

Cliffside houses provide a spectacular view from their perch above the valley.

Walls of stone rise up from sinkholes caused by underwater erosion.

This architectural oddity is an oasis of green on the outskirts of Valencia.

This abandoned viewing platform has become a monument to unnecessary government spending.

This sculpture in Valencia features 22,000 tiny, obsidian blue figures that pay homage to the Lady of Elche.