King Carlos IV laid the first stone during construction of this chapel.

This unassuming bookstore in the heart of Madrid is one of the oldest in Spain.

Whether they are bulls or pigs, these ancient animal sculptures are fascinating relics.

Originally used to sell brandy, the bull-shaped billboard became an iconic symbol of Spain.

The remains of this misplaced church were moved here stone by stone.

Once the grandest synagogue in medieval Spain, it now stands as a memorial of the 15th-century Jewish exile.

To fit bodies into this Renaissance crypt, they were first left to decompose in the crypt's rotting room.

Tools, pottery, and mummies showcase the history of La Palma's native people.

A curious memento mori hangs in the magnificent Cathedral of Segovia.

A 12th century church completely covered in shells.

This enormous censer uses a pulley system installed over 400 years ago.

Guitarist Paco de Lucía overlooks travelers as they pass through this train station dedicated to his legacy.

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

A towering monument in Spain has proven to be more labor-intensive than initially planned.

A daily pyrotechnic celebration marks a beloved tradition during Valencia's festival season.

An accidental trick of light casts the perfect shadow of a pilgrim of the Camino de Santiago against the cathedral wall.

The largest medieval water tank on the Iberian Peninsula is preserved beneath the Cáceres Museum.

The atmospheric ruins of a historic church can be found on a hill above the city of Oviedo.

A spectacular walk on the flank of a gorge.

A huge cathedral single-handedly constructed by one eccentric monk.

This influential Renaissance-era library was once the haunt of kings and monks.

Five million people are laid to rest here, more than the population of Madrid itself.

Inside this church are the alleged remains of the patron saint of lovers, epileptics, and beekeepers.

This 19th-century fountain's namesake animal isn't what you think it is.