Almuñécar, Spain
Cave of the Seven Palaces
Despite its grandiose name, this enigmatic first-century void under the town is no cave, and it's possibly not a palace either.
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Almuñécar, Spain
Despite its grandiose name, this enigmatic first-century void under the town is no cave, and it's possibly not a palace either.
Pimiango, Spain
These primitive rock paintings include a very beloved depiction of a woolly mammoth.
Cáceres, Spain
The largest medieval water tank on the Iberian Peninsula is preserved beneath the Cáceres Museum.
Formentera, Spain
Semi-mystical manmade towers of rocks decorate this rocky seaside.
Güímar, Spain
Lava stone structures possibly dating back to the 19th century may have been a stopping point for voyagers between ancient Egypt and the Mayan Civilization.
Madrid, Spain
A unique exhibit lets blind people experience famous works of art and architecture with their hands.
Castellón, Spain
A whimsical garden of outsider art in the Spanish countryside.
Navajas, Spain
Translating as "The Jump of the Girlfriend," this stunning waterfall has a tragic legend behind it.
Madrid, Spain
Just like in Hollywood, Madrid has also a forgotten walk of fame.
Madrid, Spain
Earth's rocky history has rarely glittered so brightly as it does in this Spanish museum.
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.
Barcelona, Spain
Possibly the oldest church in Barcelona, this basilica has its pagan and Christian mythologies all mixed up.
Seville, Spain
The world's largest wooden structure.
Barcelona, Spain
One of Europe's largest supercomputers is housed inside of a disused chapel.
Barcelona, Spain
Turntable anonymously received orphans, alms, and groceries.
Sant Quirze Safaja, Spain
An enchanting monastery in the Spanish countryside appears lifted from a fantasy tale.
Sant Just Desvern, Spain
An architect transformed this abandoned cement factory into his castle-like workshop.
kłodzki, Poland
Naturally formed rock city in Poland.
Chiang Mai, Thailand
Buddha shrines hide within dark tunnels at this unique forest temple.
Chiang Mai, Thailand
This extensive collection of dead bugs may be the world's most idiosyncratic and personal insect museum.
East Jerusalem, Israel
A "miracle" that seems to produce more holy fistfights than holy revelations.
Jerusalem, Israel
Sitting right on the border between East and West Jerusalem this modern art museum is in itself a symbol of Israel's hoped-for unity.
Jerusalem, Israel
This nightmarish children's plaything was left grotesque to help kids conquer their fear.
Ashalim, Israel
Deep in the Negev Desert, the world's tallest solar tower looks like a sight straight out of science fiction.