A 2000-year-old Roman amphitheater lies just below Guildhall Yard.

This engraved safety pin has possible links to the haberdasheries located in this humble square

Crafted in the royal workshop of Saint Isidoro of León, in 1063, this is the first medieval Hispanic crucifix featuring the image of Christ

This modest lottery shop draws hopefuls all year long, but come Christmas season, lines wrap around the block.

Along the pavement of this neighborhood in Madrid are quotes from famous authors.

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

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

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

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.

Automatons that were once removed after one fell from the building.

This enigmatic artifact is a rare depiction of an ancient Iberian noblewoman.

Shrapnel, dynamite, bullets and Franco couldn't destroy this bust, rescued and kept hidden as a family secret for over 40 years.

Kingly French toast comes soaked in milk or red wine, then drizzled in a citrus-perfumed syrup.

A reproduction of the famous prehistoric cave paintings is hidden underground at the National Archaeological Museum.

An iconic and controversial ancient Iberian funerary urn with a hauntingly penetrating gaze.

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

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

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

Abandoned for decades, trains still pass through the now-restored remains of one of Madrid's first metro stations.

An ancient Egyptian temple in the middle of Madrid, Spain.

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

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

A must for film lovers in Madrid and home to the Spanish Film Library's projection space.

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