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

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

At least according to the Guinness World Records.

An homage to the first Spanish cyclist to win the Tour de France.

A lush indoor jungle fills this bustling Madrid transportation hub.

The remains of this misplaced church were moved here stone by stone.

Once a resting spot for King Fernando VII.

The remains of the second-oldest zoo in Europe can be seen within these library gardens.

Commonly acknowledged as the only public monument to the Devil himself.

Madrid's romantically ornate crystal palace has been offering shelter to plants and art for over a century.

Over two centuries old and counting, Madrid's massive botanical garden contains one of Europe's only desert environments.

A haven for book enthusiasts across the street from Retiro Park.

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

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

A rare set of strings by famed instrument maker Antonio Stradivarius is on display in the Royal Palace.

A whimsical brother of the nearby Fallen Angel statue takes the falling part quite literally.

This influential Renaissance-era library was once the haunt of kings and monks.

Part of the medieval watchtower is displayed in an otherwise ordinary parking garage.

Sometimes called the Banksy of Madrid, Muelle was a pioneer of street art in the Spanish city.

A small museum displays some of the artifacts discovered during a subway station renovation.

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

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

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

After the queen of Spain had a dream where these statues fell and crushed her, they were removed from the palace and given new homes around Madrid.