Dedicated to a young woman who broke gender barriers at the University of Madrid.

The remains of this misplaced church were moved here stone by stone.

This unassuming bookstore in the heart of Madrid is one of the oldest in Spain.

For decades, Puerta del Sol has been illuminated by a giant, guitar-wielding bottle of sherry.

One of Madrid's oldest trees, with a long and colorful history, resides in El Retiro Park.

An automaton perched above an classic clock and watch store

The remains of the second-oldest zoo in Europe can be seen within these library gardens.

A stone slab in Madrid marks the point from which the distances of Spain's national roads are measured.

Just like in Hollywood, Madrid has also a forgotten walk of fame.

This sweet-toothed bear searching for snacks has been a symbol of Madrid for decades.

An exact replica of a colossal Olmec head sits atop a pyramid within a Madrid traffic circle.

Among the oldest structures in Madrid, these Moorish walls once guarded the medieval city of Mayrit.

This lucky bronze frog was gifted to Madrid by a casino.

The little church's beautifully frescoed ceiling has earned it the nickname “the Sistine Chapel of Madrid.”

This amazing abuela became a diehard metal fan late in life and an icon of Madrid's '80s rock scene.

A lush indoor jungle fills this bustling Madrid transportation hub.

The oldest restaurant in the world is this old-world Spanish eatery, still known for its suckling pig.

An ancient Egyptian temple in the middle of Madrid, Spain.

A reproduction of the famous prehistoric cave paintings is hidden underground at the National Archaeological Museum.

In 1988, jazz legend Chet Baker fell to his death from a window of this hotel facing Amsterdam Centraal.

Eighteenth-century home, where Herschel discovered the planet Uranus.

A gigantic mechanical bull rages over unsuspecting passengers at Birmingham’s central station.

The accidental discovery of this gilt bronze head led archaeologists to find the Roman Baths in the city of Bath

Since 1768, the pillar at Guildhall Market in Bath has been a hub of economic transactions.