A black sand beach where glacial fragments wash ashore and look like sparkling diamonds.

An early 20th-century bullring converted into a modern shopping center.

This home designed for chocolate magnate Antoni Amatller is an exquisite treasure-box of Catalan Modernism.

A former steam-powered mill from the 1800s is now an industrial park with a giant steel dragon slide.

Step inside the first house designed by Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí, considered to be one of the first Art Nouveau buildings.

Gaudí's famously flamboyant architectural style is on full display in this sprawling park and garden.

One of Antoni Gaudí's most classic buildings is well-known for its "dragon-back" design.

Construction of Barcelona’s iconic (but controversial) church was finally completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.

Edinburgh's oldest statue hides within a parking lot behind the city's iconic cathedral.

The 20th-century chapel’s intricate woodwork includes amazing details, most notably angels playing bagpipes.

Touching this 18th-century Scottish philosopher’s toe allegedly conjures good fortune.

This extinct volcano rises above Edinburgh and is special for its panoramic views over the city.

This alley off Edinburgh's Royal Mile contains remnants of the city's seedier history.

The most loyal of little dogs, or a Victorian era publicity stunt?

This small museum in a 17th-century building honors three iconic Scottish writers.

These steps offer a breathtaking view of one of Europe's most besieged fortresses.

The taxidermy remains of the first mammal ever cloned from an adult cell are on display in Edinburgh.

There are plenty of wonderful panoramic vistas in Edinburgh, but not many are hidden smack in the middle of the Old Town.

These tiny effigies are believed to represent victims of Edinburgh’s notorious Anatomy Murders.

Ruined 11th century abbey built by King David I in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Macabre astrological automaton clock dating to the late 1400s.

These small, triangular, colorful houses are a staple of Madeira Island.

Crafted from ocean litter, this sculpture highlights the ills of overconsumption.

A micronation on an islet along the coast of a Portuguese island.