Córdoba, Spain
Mezquita (Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba)
Spain's unique Mosque-Cathedral has been a place of worship for both Muslims and Christians throughout its history.
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Córdoba, Spain
Spain's unique Mosque-Cathedral has been a place of worship for both Muslims and Christians throughout its history.
Chichen Itza, Mexico
Every equinox this Maya pyramid puts on a spooky ancient light show.
Paris, France
The location of this small park was once the site of an infamous public morgue.
Girona, Spain
Designed by Gustave Eiffel before his famed tower.
Valencia, Spain
Of the many chalices in the running for the Holy Grail, this one in Valencia Cathedral sure looks the part.
Valencia, Spain
This amazing example of Valencian Art Nouveau looks more like a cathedral than a public market.
Madrid, Spain
This embalmed man is one of the best preserved mummies from the Canary Islands.
Madrid, Spain
An iconic and controversial ancient Iberian funerary urn with a hauntingly penetrating gaze.
Barcelona, Spain
A beautiful little museum hidden away in the heart of Barcelona holds a treasure trove of Ancient Egyptian artifacts
Barcelona, Spain
Barcelona's only remaining tram system takes riders to the Tibidabo funicular.
Barcelona, Spain
Step inside the first house designed by Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí, considered to be one of the first Art Nouveau buildings.
Edinburgh, Scotland
This extinct volcano rises above Edinburgh and is special for its panoramic views over the city.
Edinburgh, Scotland
A never-finished memorial to the heroes of the Napoleonic War has become "Scotland's Folly."
Barcelona, Spain
Occupied for six centuries by Franciscan Order nuns, this monastery is an amazing ode to Catalán Gothic architecture.
Barcelona, Spain
Gaze upon chocolate sculptures depicting everything from chariot races to Gaudí's famous church at this shrine to sweets.
London, England
Eighty million natural history specimens call this gargantuan museum home.
La Orotava, Spain
This unique rock formation is quite the local celebrity, although one day it may come crashing down.
Pájara, Spain
Rumors and legends of secret Nazi activities surround this eerily remote island mansion.
Canet de Mar, Spain
Built on the foundations of an ancient Roman villa, the unique architecture of this castle on the Catalan coast was used as a set for 'Game of Thrones.'
Yaiza, Spain
This beautifully verdant lagoon is tucked below a massive volcano in a crater atop a black pebble beach.
Teguise, Spain
The chefs at El Diablo use heat generated by an active volcano to cook the food.
Seville, Spain
Spain's largest bullring offers a unique glimpse at architecture and history.
Terezín, Czechia
Created as a "model concentration camp" to hide Nazi atrocities from the international community, this former camp-ghetto now holds a museum and memorial honoring the lives lost within.
Athens, Greece
Legend says this sacred tree was a gift from goddess Athena.