Salamanca, Spain
Convento de Santa Clara
This 13th century convent is now a medieval painting museum.
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Salamanca, Spain
This 13th century convent is now a medieval painting museum.
Bilbao, Spain
Giant topiary dog once played a role in a terrorist bomb plot.
Seville, Spain
An eerie collection of the surviving structures from a past celebration of the future.
Barcelona, Spain
A beautiful little museum hidden away in the heart of Barcelona holds a treasure trove of Ancient Egyptian artifacts
Barcelona, Spain
An early 20th-century bullring converted into a modern shopping center.
Barcelona, Spain
This home designed for chocolate magnate Antoni Amatller is an exquisite treasure-box of Catalan Modernism.
Barcelona, Spain
A vista of the city and sea from atop the little-known viewing deck on an unassuming Columbus statue.
Barcelona, Spain
This former Baroque palace on the historic Calle Montcada is a rare architectural gem and was once the meeting place of an aristocratic scholarly society.
Barcelona, Spain
Gaudí's famously flamboyant architectural style is on full display in this sprawling park and garden.
Barcelona, Spain
Construction of Barcelona’s iconic (but controversial) church was finally completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.
Barcelona, Spain
One of Antoni Gaudí's most classic buildings is well-known for its "dragon-back" design.
Alicante, Spain
Legends surround this natural rock formation that looks like a Moorish king wearing a crown.
Alicante, Spain
This magnificent market stands as a poignant symbol of the suffering caused by the Spanish Civil War.
Alicante, Spain
Fascinating exhibits of prehistoric and ancient artifacts displayed with a uniquely modern touch.
Alicante, Spain
Down this yellow brick road, visitors are treated to toadstool houses and massive mushroom sculptures.
Alicante, Spain
A well-restored ancient archaeology site gives a real feel for life during the Roman age.
Alicante, Spain
A celebration of solstice followed by a fiery purging of evils.
A Coruña, Spain
Giant granite sculptures representing family on the northern coast of Spain.
A Coruña, Spain
The oldest Roman lighthouse still in use.
Salamanca, Spain
The facade of this 16th-century building is decorated with carvings of 300 seashells.
Salamanca, Spain
An unusual but excellent display created in the 1930s as propaganda against the Freemasons.
Salamanca, Spain
A hidden medieval crypt where a famous legend says the devil used to teach black magic.
Salamanca, Spain
The Cathedral of Salamanca has a number of unusual carvings but none so surprising as a modern astronaut.
Madrid, Spain
A comprehensive look at the art of Joaquín Sorolla in his former home in Madrid.