A copy of the famous statue can be found in this Florence piazza, along with one of the most breathtaking views of the city below.

This is the oldest Roman-made bridge in the city still existing in its original state.

The only remaining arch of the oldest stone bridge in Rome stands in the middle of the Tiber.

The yawning maw of this pagan visage is said to bite off the hands of liars.

This one-of-a-kind Roman arch is not actually dedicated to the god Janus.

The spot where the fascist dictator made some of his most famous speeches including declaring war on Britain and France.

This hidden Art Nouveau courtyard is an opulent feast for the eyes.

This equestrian statue of Constantine the Great has been the subject of criticism for centuries.

An alchemist's “magic door” stands in the middle of a Roman park.

This subterranean shrine beneath a bike rental store celebrates the iconic Italian scooter.

The 2,000-year-old Roman columns are hidden within Barcelona's Gothic Quarter.

A vista of the city and sea from atop the little-known viewing deck on an unassuming Columbus statue.

The iconic boulevard is the perfect place to catch sight of a bicycling skeleton, a levitating Satan, or a chef with his head stuck in a pizza.

Saint Joseph was said to heal the deaf and blind, but it was a much smaller miracle that got him canonized.

This cafe offers a curated collection of treats and tipples made by monks and nuns.

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

This store decorated with Japanese and underground pop culture items has been the centre of Barcelona alternative fashion scenes for more than a decade.

Gaze upon chocolate sculptures depicting everything from chariot races to Gaudí's famous church at this shrine to sweets.

A once-secret library of Freemason history in Catalonia.

This home designed for chocolate magnate Antoni Amatller is an exquisite treasure-box of Catalan Modernism.

One of Antoni Gaudí's most classic buildings is well-known for its "dragon-back" design.

Construction of Barcelona’s iconic (but controversial) church was finally completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.

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.

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