Madrid, Spain
Puerta de la Sagra
The oldest vestiges of Madrid found here, have been incorporated into this new museum.
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Madrid, Spain
The oldest vestiges of Madrid found here, have been incorporated into this new museum.
Madrid, Spain
This sweet-toothed bear searching for snacks has been a symbol of Madrid for decades.
Madrid, Spain
Once a resting spot for King Fernando VII.
Madrid, Spain
The remains of this misplaced church were moved here stone by stone.
Madrid, Spain
A reproduction of the famous prehistoric cave paintings is hidden underground at the National Archaeological Museum.
Madrid, Spain
This enigmatic artifact is a rare depiction of an ancient Iberian noblewoman.
Madrid, Spain
This embalmed man is one of the best preserved mummies from the Canary Islands.
Madrid, Spain
This lucky bronze frog was gifted to Madrid by a casino.
Cuenca, Spain
Two large eyes painted anonymously on a mountain overlooking the city pay homage to an old legend.
Dublin, Ireland
Though they've since been renamed, these two streets hint at Dublin's darker days.
County Donegal, Ireland
You can see three Irish counties from this Neolithic hillside fort, once the seat of the Kingdom of Ailech.
Segovia, Spain
This magnificent castle grew from a small Moorish fortress, and reportedly inspired two iconic Disney castles.
Gibraltar
Red, white, and blue painted steps along with a Union Jack celebrate the outcome of Gibraltar's 1967 referendum.
Gibraltar
There was a top secret plan during World War II to seal a group of soldiers inside the rock.
Gibraltar
Single runway interrupted by a busy road that cuts across its middle.
Tétouan, Morocco
At this faithfully preserved medina off the Moroccan tourist circuit you can walk through six centuries of history in one day.
Bethesda, Maryland
This propitious plastic porcine has been petitioning park visitors to pick up after themselves for more than 50 years.
Frederick, Maryland
This hidden treasure provides a charming access point along the south side of Baker Park.
Thurmont, Maryland
The smallest covered bridge in Maryland.
Bethesda, Maryland
FDR's Art Deco hospital tower was hopelessly inefficient.
Bethesda, Maryland
She stares out across six lanes of traffic, clutching a musket and infant with determination.
Knoxville, Maryland
This advertisement for talcum powder was painted on the rock face and has since defied removal.
Bethesda, Maryland
Proto-CIA agents trained with grenades in the sand traps and fired machine guns from the fairways.
Cabin John, Maryland
The bridge's highly-contested plaque (once again) honors Confederate President Jefferson Davis.