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

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

An automaton perched above an classic clock and watch store

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

One of Madrid's most beloved statues is of an anonymous citizen.

Among the oldest structures in Madrid, these Moorish walls once guarded the medieval city of Mayrit.

A small but stubborn relic of Spain’s turbulent past hides in plain sight.

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.

Part of the medieval watchtower is displayed in an otherwise ordinary parking garage.

This small museum tucked within a subway station holds pieces from Madrid's past.

Inside this church are the alleged remains of the patron saint of lovers, epileptics, and beekeepers.

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

One of the best examples of the modernist movement in Madrid.

This lucky bronze frog was gifted to Madrid by a casino.

This open-air sculpture museum is located under a bridge in the center of Madrid.

A towering monument in Spain has proven to be more labor-intensive than initially planned.

This 40-meter waterfall of light graces one of the most iconic stations in the Madrid metro network.

This house's itty bitty size means no humans allowed.

Sink your spoon into a luscious crema Catalana at this former urban dairy farm.

Dunk your churros in rich hot chocolate on the city’s old “Chocolate Street.”

A site where “the ravages of the war are more striking…than any other place in contemporary Spain.”

This Arab fortress was once the largest citadel in Western Europe.

This Castilian castle has stood the test of time like few others.

This charming, medieval walled village is Spain's first "book town."