Few symbols capture the spirit of Catalonia more vividly than its tradition of human towers.

Twice a day, the Tarragona Central Market carousel displays a set of characters that are true icons of the local Santa Tecla festivities

Modernist funerary masterpiece

Arguably the most striking example of street art in Tarragona

This 16th-century cathedral clock was recently repaired after centuries of neglect

Long tunnels run under the ancient chariot racing circuit to the tower.

Touching the iron railings of Tarragona's balcony to the Mediterranean is said to bring good luck.

This Roman arena once played host to bloody gladiatorial battles.

An elaborate Roman funerary monument dedicated to the family of Scipio.

Living towers made of people that are now recognized by UNESCO.

Botero's plump bronze horse presiding over Barcelona's airport terminal

Religious dwelling in a Spanish volcano.

A Romanesque tower appears when water levels drop.

Of course Salvador Dalí lived in a castle...

A historic structure inspired by Roman, Muslim, and Jewish bath houses.

These fly sculptures are scattered around the city and represent the patron saint of Girona.

Kissing the ass of this stone lioness has become a rite of passage in the city of Girona.

Designed by Gustave Eiffel before his famed tower.

Giant eggs, walls of bread, and nightmare surreality mark the largest collection of works by Salvador Dalí.

This isolated structure beckons adventurers with sublime views of the Faroe Islands.

This tombstone marks the spot where the legendary British spy met his end.

A woman facing death for bearing a child out of wedlock lifted this massive stone as her legacy.

This statue commemorates the tale of the fisherman who captured a Kópakonan by stealing her skin while she was transformed as a woman.

Located more than 600 feet beneath sea level, this tunnel boasts the world's first undersea roundabout.