Sometimes called the Banksy of Madrid, Muelle was a pioneer of street art in the Spanish city.

An automaton perched above an classic clock and watch store

An old, deep well, connected with a miraculous, divine rescue and the patron saint of Madrid.

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

Part of the medieval watchtower is displayed in an otherwise ordinary parking garage.

A whimsical brother of the nearby Fallen Angel statue takes the falling part quite literally.

Order cookies baked by cloistered nuns in a 400-year-old monastery.

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

A stone slab in Madrid marks the point from which the distances of Spain's national roads are measured.

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

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

Named after a legendary garden called Eram in southern Arabia, built by order of Shaddad, an Arab king who wanted to compete with Paradise.

A spectacular rainbow of stained glass makes the "Pink Mosque" one of the most beautiful in Iran.

The ancient necropolis houses the immense rock-cut tombs of four Persian kings.

Marked by the hand of the explorer Henry Morton Stanley.

The palace of the King of Kings, burned by Alexander the Great.

Long before air conditioning, Persian architects found an ingenious way to cool off.

The fire inside this temple has burned for more than 1,500 years.

The cathedral stands in New Jufa, Isfahan's Armenian quarter that was established in 1606.

A historic trade hub teeming with gorgeous architecture, colorful goods, and vibrant designs.

This 17th-century structure is a beautiful testimony to traditional Persian architecture

17th century mosque for Shah Abbas' harem.

Thrilling and delicious complement to any dining experience.

Tucked inside a South Bank bar is an epic expressionist chronicle of the 20th century.