Portugalete, Spain
Vizcaya Bridge
Two towns are linked by an engineering marvel masquerading as a boring suspension bridge.
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Portugalete, Spain
Two towns are linked by an engineering marvel masquerading as a boring suspension bridge.
Bilbao, Spain
Giant topiary dog once played a role in a terrorist bomb plot.
Terrassa, Spain
The Gaudí-inspired building that was the start of Terrassenc modernism.
Cardona, Spain
This ancient Spanish castle sits high upon a hilltop.
A Coruña, Spain
The oldest Roman lighthouse still in use.
Vilanova de Sau, Spain
A Romanesque tower appears when water levels drop.
Barcelona, Spain
An early 20th-century bullring converted into a modern shopping center.
Ronda, Spain
One of the most spectacular bridges in Spain spans a narrow chasm that divides the city of Ronda.
Tarragona, Spain
Stunning Roman aqueduct used for 1900 years and still standing.
Barcelona, Spain
A vista of the city and sea from atop the little-known viewing deck on an unassuming Columbus statue.
Castellfollit de la Roca, Spain
Village situated on a narrow volcanic escarpment.
Barcelona, Spain
The iconic boulevard is the perfect place to catch sight of a bicycling skeleton, a levitating Satan, or a chef with his head stuck in a pizza.
Figueres, Spain
Giant eggs, walls of bread, and nightmare surreality mark the largest collection of works by Salvador Dalí.
Ribadeo, Spain
Natural stone arches form a walkable "cathedral" at low tide, then disappear entirely when the water returns.
Barcelona, Spain
One of Antoni Gaudí’s earliest buildings, built between 1886 and 1890 for the industrialist Eusebi Güell.
Barcelona, Spain
The largest Art Nouveau complex in the world is a Barcelona hospital with a 600-year-long history.
Barcelona, Spain
Mountain where Jesus was first tempted by the Devil.
Barcelona, Spain
One of Antoni Gaudí's most classic buildings is well-known for its "dragon-back" design.
Ronda, Spain
Three bridges and one giant canyon make up this fantastic Spanish settlement.
Barcelona, Spain
These secluded and abandoned anti-aircraft defenses have become one the most scenic viewpoints in Barcelona.
Barcelona, Spain
Construction of Barcelona’s iconic (but controversial) church was finally completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.
Moscow, Russia
The gorgeous entrances into the city's underbelly look more like grand halls than subway stops.
Moscow, Russia
Moscow's other, lesser known kremlin is a fairytale-like cultural complex modeled after Old Russia.
São Jorge, Portugal
On the cliffs of São Jorge in the Azores stand the remains of a lighthouse that was struck by a series of earthquakes.