Spain Trip

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

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

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

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

This amazing abuela became a diehard metal fan late in life and an icon of Madrid's '80s rock scene.

A lush indoor jungle fills this bustling Madrid transportation hub.

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

One of Antoni Gaudí's most classic buildings is well-known for its "dragon-back" design.

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

A beautiful but toxic fountain of mercury.

Gaze upon chocolate sculptures depicting everything from chariot races to Gaudí's famous church at this shrine to sweets.

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

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

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

Bask in the 19th century grandeur of an eccentric Freemason millionaire's private gardens.

Mountain where Jesus was first tempted by the Devil.

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.

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

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

The studio of Catalonia's most famous theatrical designer remains exactly as he left it.

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