One of São Paulo's tight urban intersections has become a haven for graffiti artists ever since a single Batman started the trend.

The ruins of a fairytale castle with a tumultuous history stand high atop the mountains.

Breathtaking Byzantine paintings cover the inside of this 12th-century church.

An ancient necropolis of magnificent tombs.

The final resting place of the great navigator, or maybe his brother.

This quaint Spanish village agreed to be painted blue as a marketing stunt but found that they preferred it that way.

One of the most spectacular bridges in Spain spans a narrow chasm that divides the city of Ronda.

Three bridges and one giant canyon make up this fantastic Spanish settlement.

A complimentary beverage is offered to the bodega's resident rodents every day.

Spain's unique Mosque-Cathedral has been a place of worship for both Muslims and Christians throughout its history.

Gaudí's famously flamboyant architectural style is on full display in this sprawling park and garden.

One of Antoni Gaudí's most classic buildings is well-known for its "dragon-back" design.

Construction of Barcelona’s iconic (but controversial) church was finally completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.

Spanning the El Chorro gorge, this pathway used to be one of the most dangerous crossings in the world.

A mud statue stands in the dark tunnels, seeming to hold up the weight of the city above.

This demon atop the Notre-Dame de Paris looks utterly bored.

A series of abstract, silly sculptures represent the works of a great modern classical composer.

This statue was given to France by the United States to commemorate the centennial of the French Revolution.

An "inside out" building in the historical center of Paris, featuring Europe’s largest modern art museum.

Site of a classic 19th-century physics experiment to prove the earth is rotating.

The vast, legendary catacombs hold secrets much stranger than stacked bones.

The largest library in Latin America owes its existence to an Old World earthquake and a Napoleonic invasion.

This stunning Brazilian library contains the largest collection of Portuguese texts outside of Portugal itself.

Beautiful public park off the beaten path and away from tourists.