This Moorish fortress has guarded Málaga from the slopes of Gibralfaro hill for nearly a thousand years.

Five mysterious spheres in the wall of a church that puzzle Málaga’s locals.

This enigmatic Iberian sculpture of uncertain origin may have once guarded a burial site.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This taberna has been frying up crunchy salt cod since 1860.

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

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

A haven for book enthusiasts across the street from Retiro Park.

A full-scale whale and a minted coin honor a life that changed the Bay of Fundy.

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

Madrid's romantically ornate crystal palace has been offering shelter to plants and art for over a century.

One of Madrid's oldest trees, with a long and colorful history, resides in El Retiro Park.

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

Dedicated to a young woman who broke gender barriers at the University of Madrid.

The remains of a convent turned military barrack in the heart of Madrid.