Burgos, Spain
Museum of Human Evolution
This remarkable museum sprung from one of the most important prehistoric archaeological sites in the world.
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Burgos, Spain
This remarkable museum sprung from one of the most important prehistoric archaeological sites in the world.
Burgos, Spain
The most elaborate of 12 medieval arched doorways to the old city of Burgos.
Puente Viesgo, Spain
The walls of these four caverns are filled with art that dates back to the earliest human presence in Europe.
Madrid, Spain
This embalmed man is one of the best preserved mummies from the Canary Islands.
Madrid, Spain
An iconic and controversial ancient Iberian funerary urn with a hauntingly penetrating gaze.
Madrid, Spain
This enigmatic artifact is a rare depiction of an ancient Iberian noblewoman.
Madrid, Spain
These ancient artifacts are a testament to the enduring significance of the bull in Spanish culture.
Madrid, Spain
A reproduction of the famous prehistoric cave paintings is hidden underground at the National Archaeological Museum.
Bilbao, Spain
Giant topiary dog once played a role in a terrorist bomb plot.
Bilbao, Spain
Marvel at this immense work of art that greets arrivals to the city.
Tintagel, England
A fantastic castle rumored to be the birthplace of King Arthur.
Segovia, Spain
This magnificent castle grew from a small Moorish fortress, and reportedly inspired two iconic Disney castles.
Segovia, Spain
One of the few remaining ancient aqueducts described by Frontinus as 'the most solemn testimony of the Empire.'
Segovia, Spain
A curious memento mori hangs in the magnificent Cathedral of Segovia.
Madrid, Spain
This macabre masterpiece of a mural is one of Francisco Goya's "Black Paintings."
Madrid, Spain
Order cookies baked by cloistered nuns in a 400-year-old monastery.
New Delhi, India
The roof of one of the world’s largest spice markets provides a grand view over the neighborhood's glorious bustle.
New Delhi, India
The mysterious empty cupola behind the monumental arch points to an ancient prophecy of Delhi.
New Delhi, India
An ancient iron pillar in Delhi that seems to be rustproof.
New Delhi, India
A startling, centuries-old subterranean marvel hides in plain sight.
Grapevine, Texas
A few times a day, you can see an animatronic cowboy shoot-out.
Dublin, Ireland
These gigantic skeletons tower over visitors and provide insight into the creatures that once ruled over Ireland.
Dublin, Ireland
Dublin's "Dead Zoo" serves as a window to Victorian museum design.
Dublin, Ireland
The gorgeous library at Trinity College is home to remarkable treasures of Irish identity.