This sculpture pays homage to the street sweepers of Madrid since its inauguration in 2001 in Plaza Jacinto Benavente.

This macabre masterpiece of a mural is one of Francisco Goya's "Black Paintings."

The Spanish king's private bathroom embraced the idea of a porcelain throne.

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

Artist Natividad Sánchez wrote a new ending for one of Roman mythology's tragic love stories.

An ancient Egyptian temple in the middle of Madrid, Spain.

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

Inaugurated three times, this tower offers some of the best views of Madrid.

This lucky bronze frog was gifted to Madrid by a casino.

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

A towering monument in Spain has proven to be more labor-intensive than initially planned.

A thorough look at the development and history of the underground's rolling stock of the Madrid subway system.

This 40-meter waterfall of light graces one of the most iconic stations in the Madrid metro network.

A vault of safe-deposit boxes in an old bank has been repurposed as a time capsule of Hispanic culture.

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

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

A window into a long-lost world, these colorful tiles advertise a long-defunct range of purgative teas, harmless smokables, and diarrhea cures.

One of the best examples of the modernist movement in Madrid.

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

Inside this church are the alleged remains of the patron saint of lovers, epileptics, and beekeepers.

Known as the Casa de las Siete Chimeneas, this haunted 16th-century manor has a dark, mysterious past.

This piece of early engineering is rather unknown despite its location in the heart of Madrid.

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

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