Asturias, Spain
Holy Cave of Covadonga
A historic Christian shrine nestled within a spectacular natural cave.
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Asturias, Spain
A historic Christian shrine nestled within a spectacular natural cave.
Antequera, Spain
These megalithic tombs contain some of the largest stones ever moved in prehistory.
Alicante, Spain
Legends surround this natural rock formation that looks like a Moorish king wearing a crown.
El Prat de Llobregat, Spain
Botero's plump bronze horse presiding over Barcelona's airport terminal
Madrid, Spain
The ruins of the Sacred Heart Memorial, which was first “shot” by a weird firing squad and then dynamited during the Spanish Civil War
Madrid, Spain
Mural dedicated to one of Spain's favorite cartoonists, Francisco Ibáñez.
Madrid, Spain
This sculpture is a reminder of the old lamplighters of Madrid, a profession that is now extinct
Madrid, Spain
These distorting, funhouse mirrors achieved fame in a renowned piece of Spanish theater.
Madrid, Spain
Along the pavement of this neighborhood in Madrid are quotes from famous authors.
Madrid, Spain
A statue commemorating a beloved stray dog who was adopted by the entire neighborhood where he lived.
Madrid, Spain
At this century-old barbershop, clients used to be entertained with a glass of brandy and a cigar.
Madrid, Spain
A must for film lovers in Madrid and home to the Spanish Film Library's projection space.
Madrid, Spain
This historic fountain is a favorite neighborhood meeting point.
Madrid, Spain
The remains of this old Madrid wall are attached to a fire station
Somosierra, Spain
A tiny church remembers the Polish cavalrymen who charged their way into a Napoleonic victory.
Palencia, Spain
The gaunt visage of this angular Christ giant is enough to put the fear of God into all who see it.
Toledo, Spain
At least according to the Guinness World Records.
Madrid, Spain
This little sun pays homage to a massive gate that once stood at this location.
Madrid, Spain
A “floating horse” hangs menacingly over the heads of passersby.
Madrid, Spain
The neighbors of this building, near Goya's former Madrid home, commissioned this famous painting as a tribute to the Spanish artist
Madrid, Spain
Among the oldest structures in Madrid, these Moorish walls once guarded the medieval city of Mayrit.
Madrid, Spain
One of Madrid's most beloved statues is of an anonymous citizen.
Madrid, Spain
A whimsical brother of the nearby Fallen Angel statue takes the falling part quite literally.
Madrid, Spain
These murals, created by UCM students, were granted legal protection in 2003 to prevent their deterioration