Along the most northwestern point in Africa is an ancient cave surrounded by legends.

The tomb of one of the greatest travelers in history.

Founded as a refugee camp, now a popular tourist spot.

Thousands of narrow alleyways in an ancient medieval city make up what's believed to be the world's largest car-free urban zone.

The courtyard of this small Marinid madrasa is a dazzling example of intricate Islamic architecture.

The oldest known university in the world is in Fez, Morocco.

Traditional 11th-century outdoor tannery.

Mosaics, storks, and brothels—this ancient city has it all.

Morocco’s modern capital was once a haven for Barbary pirates, who went so far as to establish a republic of their own.

An awe-inspiring mosque in Morocco with one of the tallest minarets in the world.

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

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

Among the oldest structures in Madrid, these Moorish walls once guarded the medieval city of Mayrit.

A rare set of strings by famed instrument maker Antonio Stradivarius is on display in the Royal Palace.

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

Once the grandest synagogue in medieval Spain, it now stands as a memorial of the 15th-century Jewish exile.

This line of 12 tower mills described in the story of Don Quixote is among the most iconic landscapes in Spain.

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

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

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

A 16th century chapel decorated with bones, skulls, and entire bodies hanging from the wall.

One man's remarkable private collection of art from around the world.

Elaborately carved to showcase the glorious wealth that the age of exploration brought to the Portuguese empire.

This eccentrically decorated palace is replete with grottoes, fountains, tunnels, and caves.