Madrid, Spain
'The Curious Neighbor'
One of Madrid's most beloved statues is of an anonymous citizen.
Places I've been
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Madrid, Spain
One of Madrid's most beloved statues is of an anonymous citizen.
Madrid, Spain
An automaton perched above an classic clock and watch store
Madrid, Spain
A stone slab in Madrid marks the point from which the distances of Spain's national roads are measured.
Madrid, Spain
This sweet-toothed bear searching for snacks has been a symbol of Madrid for decades.
Valencia, Spain
Vibrant street art created with mixed media.
Valencia, Spain
Of the many chalices in the running for the Holy Grail, this one in Valencia Cathedral sure looks the part.
Valencia, Spain
This house's itty bitty size means no humans allowed.
Valencia, Spain
With a facade that measures just 107 centimeters, this five-story building is one of the skinniest in Europe.
Valencia, Spain
This massive fiberglass Gulliver turns every visitor into a Lilliputian.
Valencia, Spain
This amazing example of Valencian Art Nouveau looks more like a cathedral than a public market.
Peñíscola, Spain
The blowhole bursts spectacularly right next to the buildings in a medieval seaside town.
Peñíscola, Spain
A place steeped in history that may be best known as the set of a 1960 film.
Tarragona, Spain
This Roman arena once played host to bloody gladiatorial battles.
Tarragona, Spain
Long tunnels run under the ancient chariot racing circuit to the tower.
Tarragona, Spain
Stunning Roman aqueduct used for 1900 years and still standing.
Barcelona, Spain
A centuries-old bar once frequented by Picasso, Hemingway, and Dalí.
Barcelona, Spain
One of Antoni Gaudí’s earliest buildings, built between 1886 and 1890 for the industrialist Eusebi Güell.
Barcelona, Spain
Turntable anonymously received orphans, alms, and groceries.
Barcelona, Spain
The largest Art Nouveau complex in the world is a Barcelona hospital with a 600-year-long history.
Barcelona, Spain
A beautiful but toxic fountain of mercury.
Barcelona, Spain
One of Antoni Gaudí's most classic buildings is well-known for its "dragon-back" design.
Warsaw, Poland
A program of Communist glamour in post-Stalin Poland is preserved in this colorful museum.
Warsaw, Poland
These 18th-century paintings of Warsaw were used to reconstruct the city after World War II.
Warsaw, Poland
An artificial date palm stands as a memorial to Warsaw's Jewish community.