Madrid, Spain
'The Curious Neighbor'
One of Madrid's most beloved statues is of an anonymous citizen.
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Madrid, Spain
One of Madrid's most beloved statues is of an anonymous citizen.
Madrid, Spain
The oldest restaurant in the world is this old-world Spanish eatery, still known for its suckling pig.
Madrid, Spain
These distorting, funhouse mirrors achieved fame in a renowned piece of Spanish theater.
Madrid, Spain
This little sun pays homage to a massive gate that once stood at this location.
Madrid, Spain
This sweet-toothed bear searching for snacks has been a symbol of Madrid for decades.
Madrid, Spain
For decades, Puerta del Sol has been illuminated by a giant, guitar-wielding bottle of sherry.
Madrid, Spain
A stone slab in Madrid marks the point from which the distances of Spain's national roads are measured.
Madrid, Spain
Kingly French toast comes soaked in milk or red wine, then drizzled in a citrus-perfumed syrup.
Madrid, Spain
Automatons that were once removed after one fell from the building.
Madrid, Spain
A home for Spain's version of the Tooth Fairy, hidden in an old gas company register.
Madrid, Spain
An automaton perched above an classic clock and watch store
Madrid, Spain
In this 400-year-old hotel in Madrid, you'll find a comb in every room, an old clock, and maybe a ghost.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
Memorial to the brave indigenous defenders of the Canary Islands.
Bruges, Belgium
The bronzed skull of a beheaded traitor was affixed to the city gate in the 17th century.
Bruges, Belgium
You can spot this teeny tiny stained-glass window from the Bonifacius bridge.
Bruges, Belgium
Christ's blood allegedly preserved in a Belgian town.
Bruges, Belgium
A beer pipeline runs beneath Bruges.
Bruges, Belgium
A piece of stonework relief commemorates the site where the Devil's rage, and odd apparel, destroyed a house.
Bruges, Belgium
The compass on its front was a handy tool for 17th-century merchants who needed to know the direction of the wind.
Ghent, Belgium
An unsettling sculpture of a boy hanging out in a street in Ghent has been baffling visitors for years.
Ghent, Belgium
This fairytale castle was built as a show of power but was nearly torn down thanks to its history of torture.
Ghent, Belgium
Each time a baby is born in Ghent, these streetlights flash in silent celebration.
Ghent, Belgium
This narrow Ghent alleyway is an officially sanctioned street art tunnel.
Agra, India
Dedicated to the life of a brave woman soldier.