Long tunnels run under the ancient chariot racing circuit to the tower.

Touching the iron railings of Tarragona's balcony to the Mediterranean is said to bring good luck.

Few symbols capture the spirit of Catalonia more vividly than its tradition of human towers.

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

Catalonia Tradition: Beating the hollow Christmas log until it defecates in your fireplace.

One of Antoni Gaudí’s earliest buildings, built between 1886 and 1890 for the industrialist Eusebi Güell.

The 2,000-year-old Roman columns are hidden within Barcelona's Gothic Quarter.

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

A replica of the steam engine that hauled Queen Victoria's Royal Train is on display at Windsor.

At just 51 feet and 10 inches long, it's the shortest street in England.

Site of James Cook's historic observations of the 1769 transit of Venus.

The historic tall ship is one of just three of its kind still sailing open waters today.

This collection of historical artifacts and tropical wildlife waits just beneath the surface of the water.

The ruins of an important pilgrimage destination for worshippers of a Maya fertility goddess.

This zombie-themed restaurant stands out in the heart of corn country.

A unique work of outsider art sourced from scrap metals and signifies conservation.

What began as an illegal art installation has become a symbol for unity, ocean awareness, and coastline preservation.

The park is home to the United States's only still-operating Dutch windmill.

Perched atop a brick smokestack, this enormous lug nut symbolizes the local minor league baseball team.

This mechanical wonder towers above a river in Michigan's capital city.

The first commercial phone line west of St. Louis was installed thanks to a group of Cherokee businessmen.

The best Tiki bar in Las Vegas.

The last of Amsterdam's original sea level markers remaining in place.

The pan man stands as a testament to the functionality of American cast iron cookware.