On a hilltop overlooking the Muga Valley stands the remains of Escaules castle, the medieval fortification that once monitored the border between the counties of Empúries and Besalú. From this... »

Curious Caves, Cultures and Civilizations , Incredible Ruins | Edited by serflac and Rachel

Some art-school administrator made a huge mistake when they looked over Carlos Salazar Gutiérrez' application and rejected it. Without any formal training and a slight vendetta against the... »

Architectural Oddities, Eccentric Homes, Outsider Architecture | Edited by serflac and atimian

When anime was in its earliest stages, one robot came forward to popularize the style, and went on to influence the creation of the Power Rangers and Transformers. Today, a likeness of that... »

Unusual Monuments, Strange Statues | Edited by serflac and atimian

In 1928, the Canfranc International Railway Station was the biggest rail station in Europe, and was the centerpiece of a railway between France and Spain. Glamorous and over the top, the Spanish... »

Incredible Ruins | Edited by serflac, atimian and others

Many cities dread massive street festivals and block parties. These celebrations usually come along with widespread clean-up efforts and struggles to keep the party from getting out of hand. But... »

Cultures and Civilizations , Wondrous Performances | Edited by serflac and atimian

Hiding inconspicuously in the heart of El Raval is a small wooden inlet that was once attached to the House of Mercy. Although it looks like ornamentation, or a small shrine of sorts, the inlet... »

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Manolo Paz's work on the shores of Coruna, Spain is both thought-provoking and beautiful. Called the Family of Menhirs, or Menhirs for Peace, Paz's gathering of 10 upright stones look over the... »

Unusual Monuments, Strange Statues, Outsider Architecture | Edited by serflac and atimian

For years, Basque nationalists have been in the news, often connected to protest and violence along Spain's border with France in the autonomous Basque Country. These reports have fueled... »

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Alcolea del Pinar (Guadalajara) variopinto y artistico lugar lugar. Lo lleva un artista y está todo plagado de obras suyas y otras que ha ido adquiriendo a lo largo de toda su vida. Justo al... »

Outsider Architecture | Edited by Piedrasmagicas

When Manfred Gnädinger came to Camelle, Spain, he was clean-shaven and even attended Mass every Sunday. But some time during the early 1960s, everything changed, beginning with his wardrobe and... »

Outsider Art | Edited by serflac, atimian and others