The final resting place of the great navigator, or maybe his brother.

A sign marks where the two bodies of water meet.

Along the most northwestern point in Africa is an ancient cave surrounded by legends.

Gaudí's famously flamboyant architectural style is on full display in this sprawling park and garden.

The largest Art Nouveau complex in the world is a Barcelona hospital with a 600-year-long history.

Construction of Barcelona’s iconic (but controversial) church was finally completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.

This home designed for chocolate magnate Antoni Amatller is an exquisite treasure-box of Catalan Modernism.

This cemetery features modernist statues as strange as its name.

A vista of the city and sea from atop the little-known viewing deck on an unassuming Columbus statue.

Gaze upon chocolate sculptures depicting everything from chariot races to Gaudí's famous church at this shrine to sweets.

Possibly the oldest church in Barcelona, this basilica has its pagan and Christian mythologies all mixed up.

This fountain was designed to honor the man who helped bring water to Barcelona.

Catalonia Tradition: Beating the hollow Christmas log until it defecates in your fireplace.

The world's largest wooden structure.

Hidden behind a wall, Spanish nuns distribute their signature sweets on a revolving tray.

An artsy hidden staircase leads to breathtaking views of San Francisco.

A walk-in working camera obscura produces 360-degree live images of the San Francisco coast.

This Wall Street bar was once a hub of revolutionary activity where Washington famously bid farewell to his troops.

Possible relics of the ancient Roman city are hidden in this restaurant's façade.

This cemetery has graves dating back to the 17th century, including the city's oldest carved tombstone and an ominous cryptogram.

Twice a day one of these tragic bronze mariners drowns with the tide to remember all those the sea has taken.

The best way to get a sneak peek at the movies.

This whimsical group of statues is a favorite of children who love to climb all over Lewis Carroll's beloved characters.

This mosaic dedicated to John Lennon was tended for years by a Beatles super-fan.