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

This modernist bridge highlights the bear as a symbol of Madrid.

Once a resting spot for King Fernando VII.

Nicknamed the "Spirit of Paul Klee," this colorful apartment building features an array of multicolored panels.

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

Guitarist Paco de Lucía overlooks travelers as they pass through this train station dedicated to his legacy.

This enigmatic artifact is a rare depiction of an ancient Iberian noblewoman.

Five million people are laid to rest here, more than the population of Madrid itself.

An automaton perched above an classic clock and watch store

This embalmed man is one of the best preserved mummies from the Canary Islands.

Earth's rocky history has rarely glittered so brightly as it does in this Spanish museum.

The oldest restaurant in the world is this old-world Spanish eatery, still known for its suckling pig.

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

The Spanish king's private bathroom embraced the idea of a porcelain throne.

Replicas of fossils unearthed during renovation work reveal how this area would have looked millions of years ago.

Natural stone arches form a walkable "cathedral" at low tide, then disappear entirely when the water returns.

A thorough look at the development and history of the underground's rolling stock of the Madrid subway system.

The tallest tower in Cáceres's Old Town.

King Carlos IV laid the first stone during construction of this chapel.

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

The largest and best preserved necropolis in the Western Mediterranean.

An open-air sculpture museum in a park in Alcorcón.

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

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