Portbou, Spain
Walter Benjamin Memorial
Haunting monument to the German Jewish philosopher who died while fleeing fascism.
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Portbou, Spain
Haunting monument to the German Jewish philosopher who died while fleeing fascism.
Toledo, Spain
Once the grandest synagogue in medieval Spain, it now stands as a memorial of the 15th-century Jewish exile.
Malaga, Spain
Bold black and white motifs of life and death add a dramatic flair to this 17th-century crypt.
Madrid, Spain
In the fictional world of Kcymaerxthaere, celestial wonders marked a portal to a powerful route of travel at this site in Madrid, Spain.
Granada, Spain
Mysterious texts covered in mystical symbols were found in caves at this site centuries ago.
Madrid, Spain
One of Madrid's most beloved statues is of an anonymous citizen.
Madrid, Spain
This open-air sculpture museum is located under a bridge in the center of Madrid.
Romangordo, Spain
This small Spanish village is home to dozens of public paintings meant to trick the eye.
Cuenca, Spain
This museum is known as the "Land of the Dinosaurs," but its full-scale dino models are just the start.
Madrid, Spain
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.
La Palma, Spain
These wooden balconies that are both decorative and functional.
Madrid, Spain
A masterpiece of Rationalist architecture in the center of Madrid with lizards on it.
Madrid, Spain
Automatons that were once removed after one fell from the building.
Palma, Spain
This historic electric train has operated with regularity since the early 1900s.
Bilbao, Spain
Marvel at this immense work of art that greets arrivals to the city.
Valencia, Spain
With a facade that measures just 107 centimeters, this five-story building is one of the skinniest in Europe.
Madrid, Spain
This piece of early engineering is rather unknown despite its location in the heart of Madrid.
Teruel, Spain
These magnificently sculpted tombs represent Spain's own legendary version of "Romeo and Juliet."
Barcelona, Spain
Behind this unmarked facade lies the original bomba—a crunchy orb of fried mashed potatoes stuffed with minced meat.
Madrid, Spain
Kingly French toast comes soaked in milk or red wine, then drizzled in a citrus-perfumed syrup.
Santiponce, Spain
The Roman city was the birthplace of various emperors and is home to one of the empire's most impressive architectural feats.
La Palma, Spain
You can soak in three relaxing pools filled daily by the tide.
Cádiz, Spain
The ruins of a 2,000-year-old Roman fishing village perched on one of the best beaches in Spain.
Madrid, Spain
Inside this church are the alleged remains of the patron saint of lovers, epileptics, and beekeepers.