A plaque in Madrid’s West Park marks the launch of a queer icon’s unlikely media career.

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

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

Just like in Hollywood, Madrid has also a forgotten walk of fame.

Dedicated to a young woman who broke gender barriers at the University of Madrid.

A masterpiece of Rationalist architecture in the center of Madrid with lizards on it.

Along the pavement of this neighborhood in Madrid are quotes from famous authors.

A statue commemorating a beloved stray dog who was adopted by the entire neighborhood where he lived.

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

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

This engraved safety pin has possible links to the haberdasheries located in this humble square

A home for Spain's version of the Tooth Fairy, hidden in an old gas company register.

These murals, created by UCM students, were granted legal protection in 2003 to prevent their deterioration

A stone slab in Madrid marks the point from which the distances of Spain's national roads are measured.

For decades, Puerta del Sol has been illuminated by a giant, guitar-wielding bottle of sherry.

This sweet-toothed bear searching for snacks has been a symbol of Madrid for decades.

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

Among the oldest structures in Madrid, these Moorish walls once guarded the medieval city of Mayrit.

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

Most visits to the Almudena Cathedral in Madrid ignore the eeriest part of the building, its crypt

Two towns are linked by an engineering marvel masquerading as a boring suspension bridge.

This 19th-century fountain's namesake animal isn't what you think it is.

Giant topiary dog once played a role in a terrorist bomb plot.

Marvel at this immense work of art that greets arrivals to the city.