This unassuming bookstore in the heart of Madrid is one of the oldest in Spain.

An automaton perched above an classic clock and watch store

In this 400-year-old hotel in Madrid, you'll find a comb in every room, an old clock, and maybe a ghost.

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

This little sun pays homage to a massive gate that once stood at this location.

For decades, Puerta del Sol has been illuminated by a giant, guitar-wielding bottle of sherry.

This sweet-toothed bear searching for snacks has been a symbol of Madrid for decades.

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

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.

Stuck in the middle of a modern Madrid city block are the remains of a 19th century sports complex.

This open-air sculpture museum is located under a bridge in the center of Madrid.

Meant to resemble a massive tree, the building is the best example of Spanish organicist architecture in Madrid.

Rumors and legends of secret Nazi activities surround this eerily remote island mansion.

Hundreds of hidden passageways weave through the old quarters of Lyon.

A colorful piece of contemporary art cheerfully clashes with Lyon's historical architecture.

At 929 pounds and 26 feet tall, this stainless steel fork can only be used by the likes of King Kong.

This statue pays tribute to the iconic musician in the place where he recorded his final studio album.

A permanent exhibition honors Queen, which recorded seven albums at the casino-based studio, including “Under Pressure” with David Bowie.

The world's largest second-hand graces a clock surrounded by constantly changing flower beds. 

On the side of a building, a depiction of the woman who became a local legend by tossing soup out her window.

An opulent monument built for a duke who donated his entire fortune to the city of Geneva.

This small island, a byproduct of 19th-century canal construction, is now home to a charming Japanese garden.

This ominous Albanian fortress houses tanks and downed planes as a reminder of their victories over Western imperialism.