A stone woman in a stylized dress honors a courageous politician.

Tucked away near more famous landmarks lies a statue meant to symbolize the confluence and continuing development of human culture.

An exquisite collection of fairytale conveyances that puts most car museums to shame.

Feast on buckets of garlicky snails.

Legacy of the earthquake that nearly wiped Lisbon off the face of the Earth.

Eat the ultimate iteration of Portugal's most beloved pastry.

This little-known national museum houses over 40,000 works of art from across the world.

With a facade that measures just 107 centimeters, this five-story building is one of the skinniest in Europe.

Of the many chalices in the running for the Holy Grail, this one in Valencia Cathedral sure looks the part.

A daily pyrotechnic celebration marks a beloved tradition during Valencia's festival season.

Vibrant street art created with mixed media.

This architectural oddity is an oasis of green on the outskirts of Valencia.

This massive fiberglass Gulliver turns every visitor into a Lilliputian.

This house's itty bitty size means no humans allowed.

This amazing example of Valencian Art Nouveau looks more like a cathedral than a public market.

One of Europe's largest supercomputers is housed inside of a disused chapel.

This former Baroque palace on the historic Calle Montcada is a rare architectural gem and was once the meeting place of an aristocratic scholarly society.

A stately palace has been converted into the world's largest cannabis museum.

Barcelona's historic 19th-century sewers, whose foundations were laid in medieval times, are open to the public for exploring.

Mountain where Jesus was first tempted by the Devil.

Gaudí's famously flamboyant architectural style is on full display in this sprawling park and garden.

These secluded and abandoned anti-aircraft defenses have become one the most scenic viewpoints in Barcelona.

This semi-secret storybook hedge maze is also the oldest garden in the city.

Construction of Barcelona's iconic (but controversial) church is expected to be completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.