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 fascinating and poignant museum chronicles every imaginable aspect of Spanish colonialism in the Americas.

An ancient Egyptian temple in the middle of Madrid, Spain.

The lengthy skeleton of one of the tallest Spaniards of all time is on display in Madrid.

A whimsical brother of the nearby Fallen Angel statue takes the falling part quite literally.

For decades, Puerta del Sol has been illuminated by a giant, guitar-wielding bottle of sherry.

This sweet-toothed bear searching for snacks has been a symbol of Madrid for decades.

The famous polar explorer stands outside the Royal Geographical Society's headquarters.

Every day is like Christmas on this street where the traditional Neapolitan nativity scene comes to life.

A mysterious shape catches the eye in this 16th-century painting.

The medieval woodcut-style artwork chronicles life in medieval London.

This nondescript building hides an entrance to an underground nuclear tunnel system.

A striking memorial recalls thousands of Bolognese men and women killed fighting fascists in World War II.

The iconic boulevard is the perfect place to catch sight of a bicycling skeleton, a levitating Satan, or a chef with his head stuck in a pizza.

The oldest giants in Catalonia are now displayed in a 14th-century Gothic church.

This cafe offers a curated collection of treats and tipples made by monks and nuns.

A temple to modernity, tucked away amid Barcelona's more well known museums.

Barça football fans might see the insignia hidden in a church window as a divine sign.

Possibly the oldest church in Barcelona, this basilica has its pagan and Christian mythologies all mixed up.

Saint Joseph was said to heal the deaf and blind, but it was a much smaller miracle that got him canonized.

An eclectic collection of thousands of items owned by the sculptor Frederic Marès.

The 2,000-year-old Roman columns are hidden within Barcelona's Gothic Quarter.

Turntable anonymously received orphans, alms, and groceries.