Madrid, Spain
Olmec Head Roundabout
An exact replica of a colossal Olmec head sits atop a pyramid within a Madrid traffic circle.
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Manzanares el Real, Spain
Manzanares el Real Castle
A magnificent, long-abandoned castle built in the wake of the reconquest of Spain.
Móstoles, Spain
Móstoles Planets Garden
A model solar system adds a celestial touch to this suburban park.
San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Spain
Silla de Felipe II (Phillip II’s Chair)
According to tradition, King Phillip II supervised construction of the seat of his empire from this seat carved into rock.
Madrid, Spain
'Día y Noche' (Day and Night)
A pair of gigantic baby heads greet passengers at Atocha Station.
Madrid, Spain
Real Jardin Botanico
Over two centuries old and counting, Madrid's massive botanical garden contains one of Europe's only desert environments.
Madrid, Spain
Costitx Bulls
These ancient artifacts are a testament to the enduring significance of the bull in Spanish culture.
Madrid, Spain
The Lady of Cerro de los Santos
This enigmatic artifact is a rare depiction of an ancient Iberian noblewoman.
Madrid, Spain
Altamira Cave Replica
A reproduction of the famous prehistoric cave paintings is hidden underground at the National Archaeological Museum.
Gijón, Spain
Jardín Botánico Atlántico (Atlantic Botanic Garden)
This enchanting green space houses a labyrinth lined with toxic plants.
Seville, Spain
Tomb of Christopher Columbus
The final resting place of the great navigator, or maybe his brother.
Seville, Spain
Metropol Parasol
The world's largest wooden structure.
Seville, Spain
Expo '92 Grounds
An eerie collection of the surviving structures from a past celebration of the future.
Cartagena, Spain
Roman Theatre of Cartagena
An ancient Roman theatre restored to its former glory in the Spanish city of Cartegena.
Cartagena, Spain
Submarine Peral
The world's first electric battery-powered submarine.
Torrevieja, Spain
The Pink Lake of Torrevieja
Bacteria and algae give the salty water its bubblegum hue.
Benidorm, Spain
Intempo Building
This 47-story "M" needed 20 years to be completed
Alicante, Spain
Lucentum
A well-restored ancient archaeology site gives a real feel for life during the Roman age.
Alicante, Spain
The Head of the Moor
Legends surround this natural rock formation that looks like a Moorish king wearing a crown.
Alicante, Spain
Calle de Las Setas (The Mushroom Street)
Down this yellow brick road, visitors are treated to toadstool houses and massive mushroom sculptures.
Elx, Spain
Palmeral of Elche
Originally planted by the ancient Carthaginians, this sprawling palm grove is one of the largest in the world.
Alicante, Spain
Archaeological Museum of Alicante (MARQ)
Fascinating exhibits of prehistoric and ancient artifacts displayed with a uniquely modern touch.
Alicante, Spain
Central Market Building
This magnificent market stands as a poignant symbol of the suffering caused by the Spanish Civil War.
Asturias, Spain
Holy Cave of Covadonga
A historic Christian shrine nestled within a spectacular natural cave.
