Two large eyes painted anonymously on a mountain overlooking the city pay homage to an old legend.

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

A controversial art piece that harkens back to local folklore.

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

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

Fascinating exhibits of prehistoric and ancient artifacts displayed with a uniquely modern touch.

A towering monument in Spain has proven to be more labor-intensive than initially planned.

This 19th-century fountain's namesake animal isn't what you think it is.

The atmospheric ruins of a historic church can be found on a hill above the city of Oviedo.

Two towns are linked by an engineering marvel masquerading as a boring suspension bridge.

This magnificent castle grew from a small Moorish fortress, and reportedly inspired two iconic Disney castles.

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

A contemporary art installation housed within a Gothic cathedral.

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

Catalonia Tradition: Beating the hollow Christmas log until it defecates in your fireplace.

This embalmed man is one of the best preserved mummies from the Canary Islands.

A historic Christian shrine nestled within a spectacular natural cave.

Vibrant street art created with mixed media.

This fascinating and poignant museum chronicles every imaginable aspect of Spanish colonialism in the Americas.

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

An early 20th-century bullring converted into a modern shopping center.

Translating as "The Jump of the Girlfriend," this stunning waterfall has a tragic legend behind it.

This "flat geyser" bubbles up out of the ground periodically like a disappearing river.

The Cathedral of Salamanca has a number of unusual carvings but none so surprising as a modern astronaut.