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Cirkelbroen (The Circle Bridge)

Copenhagen, Denmark

Cirkelbroen (The Circle Bridge)

This bridge's unique architecture honors nautical heritage and encourages self-awareness.

Just your average rowing practice beneath dangling cars

Portugalete, Spain

Vizcaya Bridge

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

The Alcazaba, seen from Calle Mundo Nuevo.

Malaga, Spain

Alcazaba

This Moorish fortress has guarded Málaga from the slopes of Gibralfaro hill for nearly a thousand years.

Cinco Bolas (Five Balls)

Málaga, Spain

Cinco Bolas (Five Balls)

Five mysterious spheres in the wall of a church that puzzle Málaga’s locals.

Museo Aeronáutico de Málaga

Churriana, Spain

Museo Aeronáutico de Málaga

Vintage aircraft in the original 1948 terminal of Malaga's airport

The medieval synagogue's intricate artwork has been restored.

Córdoba, Spain

Córdoba Synagogue

This medieval synagogue survived the Inquisition as a hospital and church.

the fossil is a type of sea urchin

Córdoba, Spain

Estrella de los Deseos (Wishing Star)

Touching this little fossil embedded in the wall of a grand mosque-cathedral may make your wishes come true.

One of these columns hides a cross.

Córdoba, Spain

Cross of the Captive

A curious carving hides on a marble column in the Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba.

The minaret of the Mosque-Cathedral

Córdoba, Spain

Mezquita (Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba)

Spain's unique Mosque-Cathedral has been a place of worship for both Muslims and Christians throughout its history.

Electricity Pylons of Cadiz

Cádiz, Spain

Electricity Pylons of Cadiz

The world's most elegant power lines.

Pretty stunning for 250 years old

Madrid, Spain

Real Jardin Botanico

Over two centuries old and counting, Madrid's massive botanical garden contains one of Europe's only desert environments.

Baltasar Bachero tile mosaic

Madrid, Spain

Baltasar Bachero Tile Mosaic

Baltasar Bachero became a hero after he saved the lives of two children nearly run over by an out-of-control mule-drawn carriage.

Cine Doré

Madrid, Spain

Cine Doré

A must for film lovers in Madrid and home to the Spanish Film Library's projection space.

Inscriptions on the Pavement of Huertas Street

Madrid, Spain

Inscriptions on the Pavement of Huertas Street

Along the pavement of this neighborhood in Madrid are quotes from famous authors.

Paco in a sitting position

Madrid, Spain

Perro Paco

A statue commemorating a beloved stray dog who was adopted by the entire neighborhood where he lived.

This hairdressing salon has been in business for more than 100 years.

Madrid, Spain

Peluquería Vallejo

At this century-old barbershop, clients used to be entertained with a glass of brandy and a cigar.

Monumental Spanish Cities Mosaic

Madrid, Spain

Monumental Spanish Cities Mosaic

The biggest outdoor modern mosaic in Madrid

Casa de las Conchas

Salamanca, Spain

Casa de las Conchas

The facade of this 16th-century building is decorated with carvings of 300 seashells.

Entrance

Salamanca, Spain

Convento de Santa Clara

This 13th century convent is now a medieval painting museum.

Campo Grande Park

Valladolid, Spain

Campo Grande Park

This tranquil urban park has a violent history.

The Cavalry Academy

Valladolid, Spain

The Cavalry Academy

This fine building houses an even finer military museum.

Medicine cabinet

Valladolid, Spain

Museo Anatómico

A somewhat mysterious biomedical museum housed inside a Spanish university.

Astronaut carving in the Salamanca new cathedral.

Salamanca, Spain

Cathedral of Salamanca's Astronaut

The Cathedral of Salamanca has a number of unusual carvings but none so surprising as a modern astronaut.

Entry to the crypt.

Salamanca, Spain

Cave of Salamanca

A hidden medieval crypt where a famous legend says the devil used to teach black magic.

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