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The world's largest wooden structure.

Hidden behind a wall, Spanish nuns distribute their signature sweets on a revolving tray.

The ruins of an ancient stadium that hosted gripping chariot and horse races.

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

Dedicated to a young woman who broke gender barriers at the University of Madrid.

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

Order cookies baked by cloistered nuns in a 400-year-old monastery.

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

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

This amazing abuela became a diehard metal fan late in life and an icon of Madrid's '80s rock scene.

A whimsical brother of the nearby Fallen Angel statue takes the falling part quite literally.

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

A lush indoor jungle fills this bustling Madrid transportation hub.

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

Madrid's romantically ornate crystal palace has been offering shelter to plants and art for over a century.

The oldest restaurant in the world is this old-world Spanish eatery, still known for its suckling pig.

Strange masks and obscure costumes are housed in this old Madrid corrala.

The final resting place of a wealthy landowner who helped create the largest public park in Western Massachusetts.

A simple but powerful tribute to the 20 victims of the 1692 witch trials.

Statue in Salem of the woman who starred as the witch Samantha in the sitcom "Bewitched."

Coins and medals straight from the mint await visitors to this shop in the nation's capital.

A diminutive memorial marks the site of a successful assassination by a right-wing death squad in America's capital.

They sort through millions of dollars worth of diplomatic gifts on behalf of the government.

This unassuming passageway played a key role in one of the most important events in U.S. history.