The earliest known map to show America, discovered by accident at a Paris bookshop.

Remains of the lost church hide beneath this Spanish Parliament building.

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

Sometimes called the Banksy of Madrid, Muelle was a pioneer of street art in the Spanish city.

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.

A stone slab in Madrid marks the point from which the distances of Spain's national roads are measured.

This small museum tucked within a subway station holds pieces from Madrid's past.

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

An automaton perched above an classic clock and watch store

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

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

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

Madrid's romantically ornate crystal palace has been offering shelter to plants and art for over a century.

Commonly acknowledged as the only public monument to the Devil himself.

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

A pair of gigantic baby heads greet passengers at Atocha Station.

A lush indoor jungle fills this bustling Madrid transportation hub.

A statue commemorating a beloved stray dog who was adopted by the entire neighborhood where he lived.