A window into a long-lost world, these colorful tiles advertise a long-defunct range of purgative teas, harmless smokables, and diarrhea cures.

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

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

This small and often-overlooked museum holds some of Spain's finest artistic treasures.

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

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

Abandoned for decades, trains still pass through the now-restored remains of one of Madrid's first metro stations.

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

This funky former tobacco factory is one of the most striking examples of Madrid's cultural diversity.

Bold black and white motifs of life and death add a dramatic flair to this 17th-century crypt.

Down this yellow brick road, visitors are treated to toadstool houses and massive mushroom sculptures.