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

A display of torture devices used in the Spanish Inquisition and other scourges of medieval Europe.

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

One of the few remaining ancient aqueducts described by Frontinus as 'the most solemn testimony of the Empire.'

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

In 2010, Nicolas Cage purchased two plots in this cemetery using one to construct this strange pyramid mausoleum.

The final resting place of New Orleans' most famous voodoo priestess.

This mosaic dedicated to John Lennon was tended for years by a Beatles super-fan.

The famous author's cottage hideaway.

A terrific purveyor of natural history objects and curios.

The twin towers in this Chicago fountain use 50 foot tall video screens to spit on people.

Each of these gorgeous, intricately decorated rooms is painstakingly crafted to the scale of 1 inch: 1 foot.

Spanish architects used seized Muslim gravestones to rebuild parts of the fortress.

Giant topiary dog once played a role in a terrorist bomb plot.

This 12-inch-tall wooden sculpture of a winged Virgin Mary has inspired much devotion and countless replicas.

Quito's historic, main square dates back to the 16th century.

It took 160 years to complete the most ornate church in Ecuador.

An elaborate shrine dedicated to the four corners of the world unfortunately misses its mark.

This Polish cave has housed a dragon, a brothel, and an enduring legend.

This beautiful spit of land was once the summer playground of the king of Spain.

A delightful museum devoted to the history of books.

For more than half a millennia, this automaton has rung an hourly bell.

This Gothic church houses ornate royal tombs and a magnificent gilded altarpiece.

The most elaborate of 12 medieval arched doorways to the old city of Burgos.