One of the few remaining ancient aqueducts described by Frontinus as 'the most solemn testimony of the Empire.'

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

The remains of a convent turned military barrack in the heart of Madrid.

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

A small but stubborn relic of Spain’s turbulent past hides in plain sight.

After the queen of Spain had a dream where these statues fell and crushed her, they were removed from the palace and given new homes around Madrid.

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

An automaton perched above an classic clock and watch store

In this 400-year-old hotel in Madrid, you'll find a comb in every room, an old clock, and maybe a ghost.

Automatons that were once removed after one fell from the building.

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

This sculpture pays homage to the street sweepers of Madrid since its inauguration in 2001 in Plaza Jacinto Benavente.

Baltasar Bachero became a hero after he saved the lives of two children nearly run over by an out-of-control mule-drawn carriage.

At this century-old barbershop, clients used to be entertained with a glass of brandy and a cigar.

A must for film lovers in Madrid and home to the Spanish Film Library's projection space.

Along the pavement of this neighborhood in Madrid are quotes from famous authors.

A statue commemorating a beloved stray dog who was adopted by the entire neighborhood where he lived.

Dedicated to a young woman who broke gender barriers at the University of Madrid.

Sometimes called the Banksy of Madrid, Muelle was a pioneer of street art in the Spanish city.

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

Commonly acknowledged as the only public monument to the Devil himself.

One of Madrid's oldest trees, with a long and colorful history, resides in El Retiro Park.

The remains of the second-oldest zoo in Europe can be seen within these library gardens.

The only urban monument in the world designed by the great surrealist painter Salvador Dalí.