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Courtyard temple only entrance via cave

Ipoh, Malaysia

Tasik Cermin (Mirror Lake) Geopark

Home to secret lakes and hidden temples.

The Devil's Column

Prague, Czechia

The Devil's Column

According to local legend, the devil shattered this column after losing a bet.

The tea tins make for excellent gifts.

Bangkok, Thailand

ChaTraMue

While it might look like an ordinary chain, this is the shop that turned Thai iced tea into a global phenomenon.

John Gallery The Tree House

Chiang Mai, Thailand

John Gallery The Tree House

A local Thai artist started building this gallery in 1980.

Punk monument of Visací zámek.

Prague, Czechia

Punk Monument

This pink tractor statue pays tribute to a legendary underground punk band.

Former gun position at the Mount Davis Battery.

Hong Kong

Mount Davis and Jubilee Batteries

Abandoned British military fortifications, slowly being reclaimed by nature.

Sijori Wondergolf

Singapore

Sijori Wondergolf

An abandoned miniature golf course in the middle of the jungle.

The skeleton of the giant
Permanently Closed

Madrid, Spain

The Giant of Extremadura

The lengthy skeleton of one of the tallest Spaniards of all time is on display in Madrid.

Inscriptions on the Pavement of Huertas Street

Madrid, Spain

Inscriptions on the Pavement of Huertas Street

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

El Barrendero

Madrid, Spain

'El Barrendero'

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

Statues lined up in Plaza de Oriente.

Madrid, Spain

Royal Palace of Madrid Statues

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 hairdressing salon has been in business for more than 100 years.

Madrid, Spain

Peluquería Vallejo

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

View of the arches of the San Gil barracks.

Madrid, Spain

Arches of the San Gil Barracks

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

 La Fuentecilla.

Madrid, Spain

La Fuentecilla

This historic fountain is a favorite neighborhood meeting point.

Screening room and the adjoining encapsulated remainsn

Madrid, Spain

Puerta de la Sagra

The oldest vestiges of Madrid found here, have been incorporated into this new museum.

The Still Automatons of Teatro Albéniz

Madrid, Spain

The Still Automatons of Teatro Albéniz

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

Lizard/salamander

Madrid, Spain

Casa de los Lagartos (Lizards House)

A masterpiece of Rationalist architecture in the center of Madrid with lizards on it.

Pottery discovered here

Madrid, Spain

Gran Vía Museum and Palacios Pavilion

A small museum displays some of the artifacts discovered during a subway station renovation.

Posada del Peine

Madrid, Spain

La Posada del Peine (Comb Inn)

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

The Sun on The Floor of La Puerta del Sol

Madrid, Spain

The Sun on The Floor of La Puerta del Sol

This little sun pays homage to a massive gate that once stood at this location.

The three bulls of Costitx.

Madrid, Spain

Costitx Bulls

These ancient artifacts are a testament to the enduring significance of the bull in Spanish culture.

'Tras Julia'

Madrid, Spain

'Tras Julia'

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

Espejos del Callejón del Gato

Madrid, Spain

Espejos del Callejón del Gato (Cat Alley Mirrors)

These distorting, funhouse mirrors achieved fame in a renowned piece of Spanish theater.

A light, airy batter encases the moist pieces of salt cod.

Madrid, Spain

Casa Labra

This taberna has been frying up crunchy salt cod since 1860.

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