This sprawling Jewish cemetery is one of the largest in Europe.

An imperial church bombed to ruins during WWII now stands as a jagged memorial.

A narrow passage next to a cafe leads to a courtyard exploding with murals, tags, and paste-ups.

The original burial place of this preeminent 18th-century Jewish philosopher was razed by the Nazis.

A star-shaped fortress town fort built in the geometric model of the Renaissance utopian city.

An urban laboratory.

Once a year, at exactly 11:11 a.m., this monument comes to life.

This striking public art installation is suspended above a public park, designed to gently move in the breeze.

This small, unassuming street is now a canvas for color and creativity.

The first permanent memorial to a unique secret weapon of World War II.

Founded by members of the Tohono O’odham Nation, this one-room joint's James Beard–winning fry bread is light as a cloud.

This lurid German fountain plots the sad course of marriage from dating to death.

This monument memorializes a violent massacre where colonial police killed 50 striking dockworkers.

Built by Portuguese colonizers, the palace is now the seat of power for the independent nation.

This tiny, tranquil Senegalese island serves as a powerful symbol of the Atlantic slave trade.

Despite a fraught and controversial history this African island holds a powerful monument to the tragedy of the slave trade.

A 19th-century architectural masterpiece with ties to Gustave Eiffel.

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

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

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

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

Just like in Hollywood, Madrid has also a forgotten walk of fame.

The remains of a convent turned military barrack in the heart of Madrid.

A towering monument in Spain has proven to be more labor-intensive than initially planned.