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

A breathtaking and biodiverse wilderness in the mountain setting of Ernest Hemingway's "For Whom the Bell Tolls."

This species of wild goat stars in witchy legends and frolics among the park's eerie rock formations.

Many miles south of Loch Ness, a similarly-named sea monster stands at the center of a roundabout.

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

A unique exhibit lets blind people experience famous works of art and architecture with their hands.

This amazing abuela became a diehard metal fan late in life and an icon of Madrid's '80s rock scene.

Madrid's last horchata kiosk is a blue-and-white beacon of refreshment.

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

A lush indoor jungle fills this bustling Madrid transportation hub.

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

This embalmed man is one of the best preserved mummies from the Canary Islands.

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

One of Madrid's oldest trees, with a long and colorful history, resides in El Retiro Park.

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.

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

Strange masks and obscure costumes are housed in this old Madrid corrala.

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.

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

A small museum displays some of the artifacts discovered during a subway station renovation.

An automaton perched above an classic clock and watch store

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