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London, England

The Tower of London Menagerie

These wire animal sculptures commemorate the exotic inhabitants that once called the Tower of London home.
Fred Cherrygarden Added by Fred Cherrygarden
Teruel, Spain

Escalinata del Óvalo

This grandiose staircase was part of the revival of a medieval Spanish architectural style combining Christian and Islamic influences.
Dr Alan P Newman Added by Dr Alan P Newman
Urueña, Spain

Urueña

This charming, medieval walled village is Spain's first "book town."
hadaly Added by hadaly
Mayorga, Spain

Spain's Oldest Postbox

The oldest functioning mailbox in Spain was installed in 1793.
Xavixavir Added by Xavixavir
Toxeiras, Spain

O Avó

This "grandfather" eucalyptus is one of the tallest trees in Europe.
Luis Morato Added by Luis Morato
Ribadeo, Spain

Playa de las Catedrales

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

Polychrome Augustus of Prima Porta

A replica of the Roman emperor in glorious full color.
Fred Cherrygarden Added by Fred Cherrygarden
Tomar, Portugal

Museu dos Fosforos

Europe's largest collection of matchbox designs is a fascinating exploration of the cultural history of the world.
Ton Haak Added by Ton Haak
Tomar, Portugal

Convento de Cristo

The medieval castle built as headquarters for the Pope's secretive Knights Templar.
pvilla Added by pvilla
Lleida, Spain

Casa dels Gegants

Discover everything there is to know about Catalan giants and "Big-Heads."
Xavixavir Added by Xavixavir
Porto, Portugal

Sao Bento Station

Elaborate tile work in this railway station tells the story of Portugal.
Added by Zandveld
Porto, Portugal

McDonald's Imperial

This restored Portuguese cafe may well be the most beautiful place in the world to grab a Big Mac.
Dr Alan P Newman Added by Dr Alan P Newman
Guimarães, Portugal

Castelo de Guimarães (Guimarães Castle)

This castle has links to Portugal’s founding and struggles for independence.
Added by pedropitao10
Tarragona, Spain

Santiago Padrós Locomotion Mosaic

This work of art was conceived as a mosaic originally designed to decorate a car dealership.
Xavixavir Added by Xavixavir
Zaragoza, Spain

Educational Museum Origami Zaragoza

The first museum in Europe dedicated to the art of origami.
Xavixavir Added by Xavixavir
Iscar, Spain

Castillo de Iscar (Iscar Castle)

This Castilian castle has stood the test of time like few others.
Xavixavir Added by Xavixavir
Aranjuez, Spain

Cascada de las Castañuelas

This waterfall, also known as the “the castanets” is said to mimic the sounds of the waves in Portugal.
Xavixavir Added by Xavixavir
Reus, Spain

Casa Navàs

Built between 1901 and 1908, this building is one of the most iconic examples of modernist architecture in Spain.
Xavixavir Added by Xavixavir
El Grao de Castellón, Spain

Edificio Sol

Believed to be the largest Spanish sculpture affixed to a housing block.
Xavixavir Added by Xavixavir
Aranjuez, Spain

Pajarera del Jardín de la Isla

A massive birdcage in this royal, 18th-century garden has sparked a local controversy.
Xavixavir Added by Xavixavir
Covarrubias, Spain

Monument to Princess Kristina of Norway

Princess Kristina played a pivotal role in fostering diplomatic ties between two kingdoms, Norway and Spain.
Xavixavir Added by Xavixavir
Madrid, Spain

Museo Sorolla

A comprehensive look at the art of Joaquín Sorolla in his former home in Madrid.
Xavixavir Added by Xavixavir
Valencia, Spain

Torre Miramar (Miramar Tower)

This abandoned viewing platform has become a monument to unnecessary government spending.
khughes93 Added by khughes93
Albacete, Spain

Albacete Cutlery Museum

Housed in a stunning Victorian building, this museum has the largest exhibition of knives, blades, penknives, and scissors in Spain.
Luis Morato Added by Luis Morato