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This lucky bronze frog was gifted to Madrid by a casino.

An exact replica of a colossal Olmec head sits atop a pyramid within a Madrid traffic circle.

The lengthy skeleton of one of the tallest Spaniards of all time is on display in Madrid.

This funky former tobacco factory is one of the most striking examples of Madrid's cultural diversity.

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

An ancient Egyptian temple in the middle of Madrid, Spain.

Madrid's romantically ornate crystal palace has been offering shelter to plants and art for over a century.

A lush indoor jungle fills this bustling Madrid transportation hub.

A fantastic Christmas tradition where defecation meets the manger.

The iconic boulevard is the perfect place to catch sight of a bicycling skeleton, a levitating Satan, or a chef with his head stuck in a pizza.

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

Bask in the 19th century grandeur of an eccentric Freemason millionaire's private gardens.

Week-long block party becomes a competition for the best decorated street.

This semi-secret storybook hedge maze is also the oldest garden in the city.

This whimsical outsider art wall holds tiny treasures donated by the local community.

Strange beasts lurking in a garden are all that remain of a quirky, short-lived theme park.

This bar hosts an ever-evolving napkin art installation devoted to an American president.

A museum preserving one company’s history of preserving food.

The history of the traveling carnival is remembered by this sprawling collection of vintage wagons, games, and rides.

Mai Tais and Navy Grog served up in one of the original tiki bars.

A stockpile of childhood lunch pails turned collectibles.

Healing Springs that once ran red with soldiers' blood.

Developers built a Walmart around one family's plot and constructed a mausoleum in the parking lot.

The largest cemetery in the American Southeast is a hidden gem near the heart of Atlanta.