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A subterranean house of worship carved right out of the bedrock.

An abstract monument to a symphonic composer.

Visit Finnish architect Matti Suuronen's first UFO-shaped home.

Thousands of glyphs created by an unknown culture decorate the rock formations of this canyon.

Two geoglyphs that are truly unique to North America.

Modern technology and live displays tell the story of the Pacific during WWII for the Internet generation.

A stately palace has been converted into the world's largest cannabis museum.

This store decorated with Japanese and underground pop culture items has been the centre of Barcelona alternative fashion scenes for more than a decade.

A cemetery in Barcelona's Poblenou district is home to this touching funerary statue, which depicts death in the form of a winged skeleton.

Two towns are linked by an engineering marvel masquerading as a boring suspension bridge.

Giant topiary dog once played a role in a terrorist bomb plot.

A small church ornamented with medieval erotic sculptures.

This amazing abuela became a diehard metal fan late in life and an icon of Madrid's '80s rock scene.

Order cookies baked by cloistered nuns in a 400-year-old monastery.

Sometimes called the Banksy of Madrid, Muelle was a pioneer of street art in the Spanish city.

Just like in Hollywood, Madrid has also a forgotten walk of fame.

Once a resting spot for King Fernando VII.

The only urban monument in the world designed by the great surrealist painter Salvador Dalí.

Inaugurated three times, this tower offers some of the best views of Madrid.

The apartment where Pippi Longstocking came to life.

A futuristic-looking beach house built for the owner of a snack food brand.

Try the frozen treat that inspired Arrested Development's famous banana stand.

This stately structure has been abandoned for half a century.

These structures were inspired by both Native American shelters as well as, strangely, an ice cream shop.