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The world's oldest bookshop still in operation.

Legacy of the earthquake that nearly wiped Lisbon off the face of the Earth.

A submerged village appears when dam levels drop.

One of the most beautiful bookstores in the world hides a neo-Gothic interior behind an art nouveau facade.

This eccentrically decorated palace is replete with grottoes, fountains, tunnels, and caves.

This elaborately decorated wall is an homage to the history, beauty and lore of the palm tree.

Stormy conditions send jets of seawater bursting through holes in the cliffs.

Volcanic rocks ground down into sand make this Spanish beach as black as night.

This underwater graveyard commemorates a group of murdered 16th-century missionaries.

A daily pyrotechnic celebration marks a beloved tradition during Valencia's festival season.

Holy Grotto of Montserrat Monastery holds one of Europe's mysterious black Madonnas.

This magical space partly designed by Antoni Gaudi is one of the best examples of romantic gardening in the Mediterranean.

A charming Spanish village sits atop this natural limestone overpass.

This quaint Spanish village agreed to be painted blue as a marketing stunt but found that they preferred it that way.

Of course Salvador Dalí lived in a castle...

Partially collapsed lava tube and cave system complete with concert hall, underground pond, and unique albino crabs.

Stunning Roman aqueduct used for 1900 years and still standing.

A completely underwater art museum sends a stark message about humans' impact on the environment.

A Franco-era dam flooded (almost) everyone out of this centuries-old Aragonese town.

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

At the foot of a waterfall lies a peaceful swimming lagoon and evidence of over 60,000 years of human habitation.

Bacteria and algae give the salty water its bubblegum hue.

Natural stone arches form a walkable "cathedral" at low tide, then disappear entirely when the water returns.

Spanning the El Chorro gorge, this pathway used to be one of the most dangerous crossings in the world.