Even drowned in an ocean of toxic waste, the remnants of this Romanian village stand tall.

This local emblem is the oldest and largest dragon tree in the Canary Islands.

Spanish architects used seized Muslim gravestones to rebuild parts of the fortress.

Holy Grotto of Montserrat Monastery holds one of Europe's mysterious black Madonnas.

Spain's unique Mosque-Cathedral has been a place of worship for both Muslims and Christians throughout its history.

An eclectic collection of thousands of items owned by the sculptor Frederic Marès.

Automatons that were once removed after one fell from the building.

One of the most spectacular bridges in Spain spans a narrow chasm that divides the city of Ronda.

A curious carving hides on a marble column in the Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba.

The little church's beautifully frescoed ceiling has earned it the nickname “the Sistine Chapel of Madrid.”

The world's largest wooden structure.

Three bridges and one giant canyon make up this fantastic Spanish settlement.

Giant eggs, walls of bread, and nightmare surreality mark the largest collection of works by Salvador Dalí.

At this century-old barbershop, clients used to be entertained with a glass of brandy and a cigar.

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

This enigmatic artifact is a rare depiction of an ancient Iberian noblewoman.

An unexpected ghost village lurks on the southeast coast of Tenerife.

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

An iconic and controversial ancient Iberian funerary urn with a hauntingly penetrating gaze.

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.

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

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.