Madrid, Spain
El Farolero
This sculpture is a reminder of the old lamplighters of Madrid, a profession that is now extinct
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Madrid, Spain
This sculpture is a reminder of the old lamplighters of Madrid, a profession that is now extinct
Madrid, Spain
This peculiar device allowed pianists to exercise their fingers
Madrid, Spain
Most visits to the Almudena Cathedral in Madrid ignore the eeriest part of the building, its crypt
València, Spain
It is actually a stuffed crocodile, but it was believed to be a dragon for years and has become a long-lasting symbol of Valencia
Tarragona, Spain
The traffic lights at this central Tarragona roundabout might be Spain’s shortest
El Toboso, Spain
Over 700 editions of Don Quixote are displayed in this museum in the heart of La Mancha
Medinaceli, Spain
While on its way from Olympia, Greece, to Mexico City, the Olympic flame nestled in this cauldron in a small Castilian village back in 1968
Madrid, Spain
This engraved safety pin has possible links to the haberdasheries located in this humble square
Madrid, Spain
At only 14.25 meters long, Travesía del Biombo is the shortest street in Madrid
Quintanar de la Orden, Spain
A former legionary turned museum curator showcases his personal collection of the Spanish Legion memorabilia
Tarragona, Spain
Twice a day, the Tarragona Central Market carousel displays a set of characters that are true icons of the local Santa Tecla festivities
Tarragona, Spain
These humble figures are a quiet tribute to the bodies and the souls of the neighbors of El Serrallo, Tarragona, so closely linked to the sea
Tarragona, Spain
This 16th-century cathedral clock was recently repaired after centuries of neglect
Madrid, Spain
Crafted in the royal workshop of Saint Isidoro of León, in 1063, this is the first medieval Hispanic crucifix featuring the image of Christ
Teruel, Spain
The oldest inn in Spain
Tarragona, Spain
Arguably the most striking example of street art in Tarragona
Madrid, Spain
A Catholic church built under a bridge
Madrid, Spain
Mini version of the massive Isabella head
Madrid, Spain
The remains of this old Madrid wall are attached to a fire station
Orihuela, Spain
Painting of this dam or weir seems to be a tradition
Petrer, Spain
The last refuge of the Republican Government before the end of the Spanish Civil War
el Fondó, Spain
The place where the Spanish 2nd Republic, essentially, came to an end
Quint Mar, Spain
An abandoned settlement where the workers were driven away by pollution from their own employment
Murcia, Spain
This beautiful early 20th-century military barracks now has numerous more peaceful uses