The site of a legendary battle immortalized in medieval literature.

One of the most important Celtic-Roman archaeological sites in Spain.

An automaton perched above an classic clock and watch store

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

These Bullet-scarred bunkers are haunting reminders of the Spanish Civil War.

The tallest tower in Cáceres's Old Town.

These ancient artifacts are a testament to the enduring significance of the bull in Spanish culture.

An ongoing medieval tradition of communal pig husbandry is honored with a handsome granite sculpture.

32,000 tiny soldiers are posed in 23 historical settings.

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

Whether they are bulls or pigs, these ancient animal sculptures are fascinating relics.

This beautiful spit of land was once the summer playground of the king of Spain.

See replicas of Europe's most famous cave paintings and even some of the animals that feature in the art.

According to tradition, King Phillip II supervised construction of the seat of his empire from this seat carved into rock.

The most elaborate of 12 medieval arched doorways to the old city of Burgos.

This enigmatic artifact is a rare depiction of an ancient Iberian noblewoman.

This magnificent castle grew from a small Moorish fortress, and reportedly inspired two iconic Disney castles.

This enormous censer uses a pulley system installed over 400 years ago.

A reproduction of the famous prehistoric cave paintings is hidden underground at the National Archaeological Museum.

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

Spanish architects used seized Muslim gravestones to rebuild parts of the fortress.

Five million people are laid to rest here, more than the population of Madrid itself.

This 19th-century fountain's namesake animal isn't what you think it is.

A magnificent place to see authentic paleolithic cave paintings that are an astounding 33,000 years old.