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.

A collection of windows created by two of the foremost leaders in the British Arts and Crafts Movement.

A centuries-old house, once part of the wall of Granada, sports musket barrels from the battlements which allude to its original owner.

The largest public library in the United Kingdom was designed to reflect the industrial and artistic history of the city where it stands.

The only pub in the world surrounded by an ancient stone circle.

The beloved beast's taxidermy remains sit in the Natural History Museum's cafe.