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A curious carving hides on a marble column in the Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba.

This 16th-century building features a flamenco stage on its ground floor and a torture museum on its upper floors.

A museum dedicated to the centuries-old cave dwellings that housed marginalized communities on the outskirts of the former capital of Muslim Spain.

Mysterious texts covered in mystical symbols were found in caves at this site centuries ago.

Spanish architects used seized Muslim gravestones to rebuild parts of the fortress.

The roof of this ancient mausoleum is made from a single Istrian stone weighing a massive 230 tons.

A medieval, mosaic-lined baptistry built by a heretical Christian sect.

Filled with goldfish swimming in a shallow pool of sea water, this ancient crypt is more wishing well than burial site.

This medieval castle was reconstructed by Carlo Scarpa.

These elaborate gothic monuments honor Verona's medieval lords.

One of the oldest libraries in the world is still operating and contains the oldest existing document in the Italian language.

Atop the former site of a historic bakery sit two stone tributes to Verona's contribution to traditional Italian baking.

A whale rib was used to advertise the store by the arch that offered exotic goods from far away.

This colorful mosaic remembers one of Britain's most deadly peacetime fires.

Inscribed on the gate are the names of 29 figures from the University's first five centuries.

This museum offers a glimpse into early 20th-century Glasgow life.

Glasgow's oldest pub has a proud literary tradition and possibly a ghost or two.

The largest terracotta fountain in the world, built to commemorate Britain’s Victorian achievements.

The former home of the world-famous Templeton Carpet Factory.

This hidden gem reveals the history of Britain's first police force.

Inside this art museum resides one of Glasgow's most famous musical instruments.

The final resting place of a poisoned lover whose death was at the center of one of Glasgow's most sensational murder trials.

In the depths of Glasgow Cathedral's crypt, one pillar stands out from all others.

A humble ancient well where Scottish knight, Sir William Wallace, took his final drink.