This waterfall, also known as the “the castanets” is said to mimic the sounds of the waves in Portugal.

This unique prehistoric funerary monument is notable for its distinctive boat-shaped design and exceptional preservation, offering a fascinating glimpse into the island's ancient burial practices.

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

These ancient artifacts are a testament to the enduring significance of the bull in Spanish culture.

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

This Art Nouveau gate still stands at the former entrance of a 20th-century Spanish writer's colony.

This 40-meter waterfall of light graces one of the most iconic stations in the Madrid metro network.

A small museum displays some of the artifacts discovered during a subway station renovation.

A thorough look at the development and history of the underground's rolling stock of the Madrid subway system.

At this century-old barbershop, clients used to be entertained with a glass of brandy and a cigar.

Baltasar Bachero became a hero after he saved the lives of two children nearly run over by an out-of-control mule-drawn carriage.

A small but stubborn relic of Spain’s turbulent past hides in plain sight.

An old quarry transformed into a recreational and cultural space.

A unique Baroque bridge preserved in Madrid's largest public park.

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

Over two centuries old and counting, Madrid's massive botanical garden contains one of Europe's only desert environments.

Madrid's last horchata kiosk is a blue-and-white beacon of refreshment.

Replicas of fossils unearthed during renovation work reveal how this area would have looked millions of years ago.

This enigmatic artifact is a rare depiction of an ancient Iberian noblewoman.

An iconic and controversial ancient Iberian funerary urn with a hauntingly penetrating gaze.

This small museum tucked within a subway station holds pieces from Madrid's past.

A neighborhood represented by an apparent geocentric and flat-earth model of the Solar System is hidden in the subway of Madrid.

Automatons that were once removed after one fell from the building.

Kingly French toast comes soaked in milk or red wine, then drizzled in a citrus-perfumed syrup.