Places Amishnightmare1221 Wants to Go

These "mermaids" that surround a plaza in Segovia are rather sphinx-like.

A controversial art piece that harkens back to local folklore.

This ancient Visigothic church might hide an ancient treasure.

Once the grandest synagogue in medieval Spain, it now stands as a memorial of the 15th-century Jewish exile.

At least according to the Guinness World Records.

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

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

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

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

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

The earliest known map to show America, discovered by accident at a Paris bookshop.

A statue commemorating a beloved stray dog who was adopted by the entire neighborhood where he lived.

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

Commonly acknowledged as the only public monument to the Devil himself.

This amazing abuela became a diehard metal fan late in life and an icon of Madrid's '80s rock scene.

A lush indoor jungle fills this bustling Madrid transportation hub.

A pair of gigantic baby heads greet passengers at Atocha Station.

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

A small town lost in the mountains of southern Italy hosts the childhood home of one of the most famous saints of the 20th century.

During World War II, the Shroud of Turin was secreted to this remote southern Italian complex.

According to the legend, this structure was built in a single night with the help of the devil.

A submerged archeological park still holds the wonders of a Roman Sodom.

Italy's third-largest Roman arena gives a peek into the underground operations beneath the ancient spectacles.

This magical-looking island is notorious for the misfortunes suffered by its owners.