Mosta, Malta
Rotunda of Mosta
This spectacular dome managed to survive after being bombed in World War II, in an event known as the "Miracle of Mosta."
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Mosta, Malta
This spectacular dome managed to survive after being bombed in World War II, in an event known as the "Miracle of Mosta."
Valletta, Malta
The floor of this spectacular Baroque sanctuary is covered in memento mori.
Paola, Malta
This subterranean necropolis holds three floors of antler-dug grave caves.
Rabat, Malta
Burial grounds for more than 1,000 bodies deep under the modern town of Rabat.
Cádiz, Spain
The discovery of these rare, ancient artifacts led to the creation of a new museum.
Cádiz, Spain
The world's most elegant power lines.
Bilbao, Spain
This 19th-century fountain's namesake animal isn't what you think it is.
Toledo, Spain
The ruins of an ancient stadium that hosted gripping chariot and horse races.
Jerez de la Frontera, Spain
The effect of this ancient form of image projection situated atop an 11th century Moorish palace is thrilling.
Jerez de la Frontera, Spain
A complimentary beverage is offered to the bodega's resident rodents every day.
Bilbao, Spain
Giant topiary dog once played a role in a terrorist bomb plot.
Córdoba, Spain
Spain's unique Mosque-Cathedral has been a place of worship for both Muslims and Christians throughout its history.
Córdoba, Spain
A curious carving hides on a marble column in the Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba.
Barcelona, Spain
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.
Seville, Spain
The final resting place of the great navigator, or maybe his brother.
Ávila, Spain
These magnificent city walls rise from the barren sun-baked Spanish plains like something straight out of a fairytale.
Segovia, Spain
One of the few remaining ancient aqueducts described by Frontinus as 'the most solemn testimony of the Empire.'
Figueres, Spain
Giant eggs, walls of bread, and nightmare surreality mark the largest collection of works by Salvador Dalí.
Barcelona, Spain
Gaze upon chocolate sculptures depicting everything from chariot races to Gaudí's famous church at this shrine to sweets.
Barcelona, Spain
These secluded and abandoned anti-aircraft defenses have become one the most scenic viewpoints in Barcelona.
Barcelona, Spain
Gaudí's famously flamboyant architectural style is on full display in this sprawling park and garden.
Barcelona, Spain
One of Antoni Gaudí's most classic buildings is well-known for its "dragon-back" design.
Barcelona, Spain
Construction of Barcelona’s iconic (but controversial) church was finally completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.
Lisbon, Portugal
Legacy of the earthquake that nearly wiped Lisbon off the face of the Earth.