Elvas, Portugal
Fort of Graça
This star-shaped military outpost is now simply trying to protect itself from neglect.
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Elvas, Portugal
This star-shaped military outpost is now simply trying to protect itself from neglect.
Rome, Italy
This Italian stadium makes liberal use of fascist statuary to evoke classical sporting arenas.
Portugal
The ruins of a 16th-century bridge loom over Olivença's sovereignty.
Évora, Portugal
A 16th century chapel decorated with bones, skulls, and entire bodies hanging from the wall.
Torrevieja, Spain
Bacteria and algae give the salty water its bubblegum hue.
Ronda, Spain
An eccentric collection of antique items shares space with a prop-quality witchcraft museum.
Júzcar, Spain
This quaint Spanish village agreed to be painted blue as a marketing stunt but found that they preferred it that way.
Jimena de la Frontera, Spain
Visit 17th-century ruins on a strikingly beautiful riverside walking trail.
Benalmádena, Spain
A New York–based physician returned home to Spain to build his own elaborate monument to Christopher Columbus.
Almuñécar, Spain
The extensive relics of an ancient Roman and Phoenician fish processing plant hide in a town park.
Murcia, Spain
This enormous sardine in the Segura River pays tribute to an annual post-Lent tradition.
Vistabella, Spain
A modernist church in an ancient village.
Reus, Spain
Built between 1901 and 1908, this building is one of the most iconic examples of modernist architecture in Spain.
Manresa, Spain
The grotto where Saint Ignatius of Loyola lived as a hermit for nearly a year.
Salses-le-Château, France
This castle-fortress is a living example of the transition from medieval defenses to modern fortifications.
Monistrol de Montserrat, Spain
Holy Grotto of Montserrat Monastery holds one of Europe's mysterious black Madonnas.
Castellfollit de la Roca, Spain
Village situated on a narrow volcanic escarpment.
Argelaguer, Spain
Wonderland replication in progress by one persistent man.
Figueres, Spain
Giant eggs, walls of bread, and nightmare surreality mark the largest collection of works by Salvador Dalí.
Saint-Laurent-d'Aigouze, France
This historic stone gate tower is now just a lonely relic in the middle of a swamp.
Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, France
The mental institution where Van Gogh created some of his most famous work now allows guests to walk in the artist's footsteps.
Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, France
This ancient Roman town was revered for the healing waters of its sacred spring.
Les Baux-de-Provence, France
Walk through living pictures and music in the Cathedral of Images.
Tarascon, France
Sculpture of a legendary French dragon.