At this century-old barbershop, clients used to be entertained with a glass of brandy and a cigar.

A small but stubborn relic of Spain’s turbulent past hides in plain sight.

This grand gate once marked the entrance to a military barracks.

One of Madrid's most beloved statues is of an anonymous citizen.

The remains of a convent turned military barrack in the heart of Madrid.

One of the best examples of the modernist movement in Madrid.

This piece of early engineering is rather unknown despite its location in the heart of Madrid.

Kingly French toast comes soaked in milk or red wine, then drizzled in a citrus-perfumed syrup.

A pair of gigantic baby heads greet passengers at Atocha Station.

An exact replica of a colossal Olmec head sits atop a pyramid within a Madrid traffic circle.

This small and often-overlooked museum holds some of Spain's finest artistic treasures.

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

Automatons that were once removed after one fell from the building.

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

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

Inaugurated three times, this tower offers some of the best views of Madrid.

This taberna has been frying up crunchy salt cod since 1860.

An old, deep well, connected with a miraculous, divine rescue and the patron saint of Madrid.

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

One of Madrid's oldest trees, with a long and colorful history, resides in El Retiro Park.

An automaton perched above an classic clock and watch store

In the fictional world of Kcymaerxthaere, celestial wonders marked a portal to a powerful route of travel at this site in Madrid, Spain.

Order cookies baked by cloistered nuns in a 400-year-old monastery.

The little church's beautifully frescoed ceiling has earned it the nickname “the Sistine Chapel of Madrid.”