A majestic hotel for dreamers rises from the center of a fairytale wood.

A whale rib was used to advertise the store by the arch that offered exotic goods from far away.

Pilgrimage site for star-crossed lovers.

The 10,000 Torii shrine.

After a profound show of devotion for his master, a dog becomes the symbol of loyalty for an entire nation.

Geological storytelling.

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.

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.

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

Natural stone arches form a walkable "cathedral" at low tide, then disappear entirely when the water returns.

A small house in Tazones, completely covered in shells.