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

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

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

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

This lucky bronze frog was gifted to Madrid by a casino.

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

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

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

Part of the medieval watchtower is displayed in an otherwise ordinary parking garage.

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

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

A stone slab in Madrid marks the point from which the distances of Spain's national roads are measured.

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

Few remain of these distinctive old trees that once served as natural landmarks for travelers on the road.

This lonely rock has been turned into a character loved and feared by children.

This misspelled graffiti reappears every time it is removed.

An incredibly durable timepiece glows beneath shoppers' feet.

This modernist island church incorporates the Finnish nature into its worship practices.

The grandest stage for the world's foremost masters of invisible instruments.

This grisly exhibit houses skeletons and weapons from a devastating 14th-century clash.

A king's bloodstained shirt is among the gruesome collection of artifacts displayed below Stockholm's Royal Palace.

This restaurant gives a new meaning to farm-to-table cuisine.

Gravity seems to fail at this intriguing Swedish attraction.

This tiny Swedish troll protects the land and all who wander within it.