This sweet-toothed bear searching for snacks has been a symbol of Madrid for decades.

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

The Cathedral of Salamanca has a number of unusual carvings but none so surprising as a modern astronaut.

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

This lucky bronze frog was gifted to Madrid by a casino.

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

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

The world's largest wooden structure.

These magnificent city walls rise from the barren sun-baked Spanish plains like something straight out of a fairytale.

One of the few remaining ancient aqueducts described by Frontinus as 'the most solemn testimony of the Empire.'

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

A lush indoor jungle fills this bustling Madrid transportation hub.

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.

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

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

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

A marvel of technology a century ago, this disused power station now offers a lovely glimpse into the industrial design of the past.

A trail of iron footwear stands as a monument to the thousands executed along this riverbank during WWII.

A giant gorilla made of used car tires used to sit sentinel over a Helsinki college campus.

The last permanent exhibit dedicated to the Soviet leader.

No matter how many times this community-run sauna gets destroyed, it always rises from the ashes.

The church's remarkable frescoes incorporate Finnish artist Hugh Simberg's trademark themes of death and the supernatural.

A replica of the home of a famous fictional troll family.