Córdoba, Spain
Estrella de los Deseos (Wishing Star)
Touching this little fossil embedded in the wall of a grand mosque-cathedral may make your wishes come true.
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Córdoba, Spain
Touching this little fossil embedded in the wall of a grand mosque-cathedral may make your wishes come true.
Córdoba, Spain
A curious carving hides on a marble column in the Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba.
Córdoba, Spain
Spain's unique Mosque-Cathedral has been a place of worship for both Muslims and Christians throughout its history.
Seville, Spain
An eerie collection of the surviving structures from a past celebration of the future.
Seville, Spain
The world's largest wooden structure.
Madrid, Spain
This funky former tobacco factory is one of the most striking examples of Madrid's cultural diversity.
Madrid, Spain
A must for film lovers in Madrid and home to the Spanish Film Library's projection space.
Madrid, Spain
At this century-old barbershop, clients used to be entertained with a glass of brandy and a cigar.
Madrid, Spain
This grand gate once marked the entrance to a military barracks.
Madrid, Spain
Commonly acknowledged as the only public monument to the Devil himself.
Madrid, Spain
Over two centuries old and counting, Madrid's massive botanical garden contains one of Europe's only desert environments.
Madrid, Spain
One of Madrid's oldest trees, with a long and colorful history, resides in El Retiro Park.
Madrid, Spain
This small and often-overlooked museum holds some of Spain's finest artistic treasures.
Mill Run, Pennsylvania
Frank Lloyd Wright’s most iconic home dangles over a Pennsylvania waterfall.
Madrid, Spain
This lucky bronze frog was gifted to Madrid by a casino.
Madrid, Spain
This sweet-toothed bear searching for snacks has been a symbol of Madrid for decades.
Madrid, Spain
A plaque in Madrid’s West Park marks the launch of a queer icon’s unlikely media career.
Madrid, Spain
This phone booth was recreated to honor "La cabina," considered the best horror film in the history of Spanish television.
Madrid, Spain
A pair of gigantic baby heads greet passengers at Atocha Station.
Madrid, Spain
Along the pavement of this neighborhood in Madrid are quotes from famous authors.
Madrid, Spain
Madrid's romantically ornate crystal palace has been offering shelter to plants and art for over a century.
Barcelona, Spain
Construction of Barcelona’s iconic (but controversial) church was finally completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.
Badalona, Spain
A bronze sculpture of a monkey sits outside this factory, which has made an anise-flavored liqueur for over 150 years.
S'Archittu, Italy
The titular "little arch" near this Italian resort is one of the most popular diving spots in the country.