A controversial art piece that harkens back to local folklore.

A curious memento mori hangs in the magnificent Cathedral of Segovia.

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

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

If a glacial river suddenly diving into a sheer chasm via a dramatic, multi-stage waterfall isn't peak Iceland, it's certainly close.

This valley of hot springs and boiling mud pots is home to the record-holding "Geysir," which originated the English word.

Presented to the city in 1910 for public use, these brass markers show varying lengths.

Located behind the Riverside Pub is a nautical fantasy from one of the area's renowned street artists.

A tribute to the women who quietly kept the local steelworks alive during both world wars.

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

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

This sculpture pays homage to the street sweepers of Madrid since its inauguration in 2001 in Plaza Jacinto Benavente.

This unassuming bookstore in the heart of Madrid is one of the oldest in Spain.

Among the oldest structures in Madrid, these Moorish walls once guarded the medieval city of Mayrit.

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

The oldest vestiges of Madrid found here, have been incorporated into this new museum.

A rare set of strings by famed instrument maker Antonio Stradivarius is on display in the Royal Palace.

A small museum displays some of the artifacts discovered during a subway station renovation.

The remains of a convent turned military barrack in the heart of Madrid.

Just like in Hollywood, Madrid has also a forgotten walk of fame.

Shrapnel scars and bullet holes from the Spanish Civil War can still be seen in this monument to Spanish doctor Federico Rubio.

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

This logic-defying 16th-century Tudor manor still stands to the delight and astonishment of onlookers.

A 250-year-old timepiece-automaton adorned with golden mechanical birds, which still sing to this day.