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Sandwich, England

No Name Street

Almost too short to be an actual street, this stretch of road maintains a unique moniker.
Madrid, Spain

Casa de los Lagartos (Lizards House)

A masterpiece of Rationalist architecture in the center of Madrid with lizards on it.
Madrid, Spain

Cuesta de Moyano

A haven for book enthusiasts across the street from Retiro Park.
Madrid, Spain

'La Cabina'

This phone booth was recreated to honor "La cabina," considered the best horror film in the history of Spanish television.
Madrid, Spain

The Still Automatons of Teatro Albéniz

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

The Sun on The Floor of La Puerta del Sol

This little sun pays homage to a massive gate that once stood at this location.
Astorga, Spain

Palacio Episcopal

An Antoni Gaudí masterpiece in Astorga.
Tangier, Morocco

Tomb of Ibn Batutta

The tomb of one of the greatest travelers in history.
Madrid, Spain

Queen Victoria Bridge

This modernist bridge highlights the bear as a symbol of Madrid.
Tangier, Morocco

Roman Punic Necropolis

Ancient Phoenician and Roman tombs carved into the rock overlook the Moroccan coastline.
Zamora, Spain

Barandales Statue

Maybe the most iconic character in the Easter (Holy Week) processions in Zamora.
Tangier, Morocco

Librairie des Colonnes

Writers such as Paul Bowles, William Burroughs, and Samuel Beckett frequented this Tangier bookstore.
Madrid, Spain

Museum of Historic Trains

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

Monument to Federico Rubio

Shrapnel scars and bullet holes from the Spanish Civil War can still be seen in this monument to Spanish doctor Federico Rubio.
Madrid, Spain

Fisherman's House

Once a resting spot for King Fernando VII.
Alcorcón, Spain

Museo de Esculturas

An open-air sculpture museum in a park in Alcorcón.
Elche, Spain

Arab Baths

Hidden underground, a remarkable 10th-century bath complex survives virtually unaltered.
Madrid, Spain

San Ginés Book Shop

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

Cine Doré

A must for film lovers in Madrid and home to the Spanish Film Library's projection space.
Madrid, Spain

La Posada del Peine (Comb Inn)

In this 400-year-old hotel in Madrid, you'll find a comb in every room, an old clock, and maybe a ghost.
Thiers, France

Musée de la Coutellerie (Thiers Cutlery Museum)

The history of knife-making in this French city is explored through this museum.
Aranjuez, Spain

Estanque de los Chinescos (Chinese Pond)

This 18th-century pond is one of the main attractions in the Jardín del Príncipe in Aranjuez.
Madrid, Spain

Torres Blancas

Meant to resemble a massive tree, the building is the best example of Spanish organicist architecture in Madrid.
Loiba, Spain

El Mejor Banco del Mundo (The Best Bench in the World)

This humble bench is considered the most beautiful in the world.