The facade of this 16th-century building is decorated with carvings of 300 seashells.

This historic electric train has operated with regularity since the early 1900s.

The world's first electric battery-powered submarine.

A statue of a boy looks up at where the famous rival to the Leaning Tower of Pisa once stood.

These "mermaids" that surround a plaza in Segovia are rather sphinx-like.

This 17th-century manor house provides a fascinating glimpse into old-world Mallorcan life.

This historical manor is complete with a magnificent garden.

32,000 tiny soldiers are posed in 23 historical settings.

These ancient artifacts are a testament to the enduring significance of the bull in Spanish culture.

A solitary lighthouse in Spain was an inspiration to the great Jules Verne.

This Gothic church houses ornate royal tombs and a magnificent gilded altarpiece.

This spectacular bridge is part of an abandoned train line that once connected Mallorcan capital to the southeastern coast.

A curious memento mori hangs in the magnificent Cathedral of Segovia.

The most elaborate of 12 medieval arched doorways to the old city of Burgos.

Two large eyes painted anonymously on a mountain overlooking the city pay homage to an old legend.

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

A controversial art piece that harkens back to local folklore.

This beautiful spit of land was once the summer playground of the king of Spain.

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

Fascinating exhibits of prehistoric and ancient artifacts displayed with a uniquely modern touch.

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

This 19th-century fountain's namesake animal isn't what you think it is.

The atmospheric ruins of a historic church can be found on a hill above the city of Oviedo.

Two towns are linked by an engineering marvel masquerading as a boring suspension bridge.