Paris, France
Catacombes de Paris
The vast, legendary catacombs hold secrets much stranger than stacked bones.
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Paris, France
The vast, legendary catacombs hold secrets much stranger than stacked bones.
El Hierro, Spain
What many consider the original prime meridian and westernmost point of the old world.
Saelices, Spain
One of the most important Celtic-Roman archaeological sites in Spain.
Tarragona, Spain
Long tunnels run under the ancient chariot racing circuit to the tower.
Tarragona, Spain
This Roman arena once played host to bloody gladiatorial battles.
Alcoy, Spain
This air raid shelter from the Spanish Civil War is now a museum dedicated to the history of the city's bombardment.
Calafell, Spain
Experience this Iron Age village the way that its original residents would have.
Madrid, Spain
These three pillboxes still remain as a witness of the Spanish Civil War in a park of Madrid.
Montcada i Reixac, Spain
Remote ruins of a 2,400-year-old Iberian settlement.
Pájara, Spain
Rumors and legends of secret Nazi activities surround this eerily remote island mansion.
Gormaz, Spain
This Arab fortress was once the largest citadel in Western Europe.
Madrid, Spain
A rare set of strings by famed instrument maker Antonio Stradivarius is on display in the Royal Palace.
Alicante, Spain
Fascinating exhibits of prehistoric and ancient artifacts displayed with a uniquely modern touch.
Bande, Spain
In Spain, the ruins of a Roman military camp sit along a flooded section of a river.
Segovia, Spain
This magnificent castle grew from a small Moorish fortress, and reportedly inspired two iconic Disney castles.
Granada, Spain
Spanish architects used seized Muslim gravestones to rebuild parts of the fortress.
Huelva, Spain
This amended headstone marks the grave of a participant in one of the most successful military deceptions of all time.
Santiponce, Spain
The Roman city was the birthplace of various emperors and is home to one of the empire's most impressive architectural feats.
Ribadesella, Spain
A magnificent place to see authentic paleolithic cave paintings that are an astounding 33,000 years old.
Alicante, Spain
A well-restored ancient archaeology site gives a real feel for life during the Roman age.
Toledo, Spain
The ruins of an ancient stadium that hosted gripping chariot and horse races.
Madrid, Spain
This fascinating and poignant museum chronicles every imaginable aspect of Spanish colonialism in the Americas.
Cartagena, Spain
An impressive display of ships and artifacts from the ancient Mediterranean maritime trade.
San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Spain
This underground church is topped with a 500-foot cross that is seen by many as a beacon of fascist hubris.