An iconic and controversial ancient Iberian funerary urn with a hauntingly penetrating gaze.

An accidental trick of light casts the perfect shadow of a pilgrim of the Camino de Santiago against the cathedral wall.

This macabre masterpiece of a mural is one of Francisco Goya's "Black Paintings."

A curious carving hides on a marble column in the Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba.

Giant topiary dog once played a role in a terrorist bomb plot.

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

The iconic boulevard is the perfect place to catch sight of a bicycling skeleton, a levitating Satan, or a chef with his head stuck in a pizza.

This former charity hospital for elderly clergy houses some of Seville’s most treasured paintings.

Holy Grotto of Montserrat Monastery holds one of Europe's mysterious black Madonnas.

The final resting place of the great navigator, or maybe his brother.

Over two centuries old and counting, Madrid's massive botanical garden contains one of Europe's only desert environments.

This former Baroque palace on the historic Calle Montcada is a rare architectural gem and was once the meeting place of an aristocratic scholarly society.

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

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

Gaudí's famously flamboyant architectural style is on full display in this sprawling park and garden.

One of Antoni Gaudí's most classic buildings is well-known for its "dragon-back" design.

Construction of Barcelona's iconic (but controversial) church is expected to be completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.

An Ecuadorian haberdashery that sets the record straight about the so-called "Panama" hat.

A swing to dangle you off the very edge.

This beautiful example of neoclassical architecture is one of Uruguay's most treasured cultural gems.

Abandoned bull fighting ring, slowly falling apart in Uruguay.

The design of the Palacio Salvo has been described as "a lighthouse on top of a building."

An ever-growing field of footwear invites legends and more shoes.

The southernmost Anglican cathedral in the world has whale bones standing in its yard.