Places Edited by Xavi Pascual

This bizarrely tree-like red skyscraper is one of the newer additions to Barcelona’s skyline.

Park in the Canary Islands renowned for white dunes that contrast with the turquoise waters of the Atlantic.

This single-screen Art Deco theater in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania opened its doors in 1941.

A giant hand emerging from the ground beckons visitors into a park in Madrid.

A plinth outside a church displays sculptures by local artists.

Four whimsical figures make for an unexpected sight along an urban commuter route.

This tribute to the fictional detective stands at the famous literary character's address.

This overlooked courtyard and museum celebrate Benjamin Franklin's life and achievements.

Two of Manchester’s oldest buildings were moved twice.

A somber statue commemorating a Danish merfolk-tale.

This 11th-century fortress is now the seat of Aragon’s state legislature.

Dunk your churros in rich hot chocolate on the city’s old “Chocolate Street.”

Sink your spoon into a luscious crema Catalana at this former urban dairy farm.

This striking structure, with balconies jutting out like hedgehog spines, combine cutting-edge design with a playful approach to light and space.

There's something in the air as history repeats itself at this museum dedicated to the Swedish pop band.

Rejoice at Amsterdam's ‘pop temple,’ a former church reborn as a raucous music venue.

This sculptural representation of an Andersen fairy tale had to be pushed away for being too grim.

This enigmatic Iberian sculpture of uncertain origin may have once guarded a burial site.

This grandiose staircase was part of the revival of a medieval Spanish architectural style combining Christian and Islamic influences.

Copenhagen's "other" little mermaid marks the historic location of past sea maid sightings.

Once a spa resort, then a tuberculosis sanatorium, and now a crumbling ruin.

Denmark’s oldest bakery is home to the 'Wednesday Snail,' one of the best cinnamon rolls on the planet.

A private collector gathered these sound machines and musical instruments across five continents.

One of Scandinavia's largest mosaics pays tribute to Danish art and science luminaries.