Torre Bellesguard in Barcelona

You're standing at Bellesguard, also known as Casa Figueras, halfway up the Collserola hill above Barcelona. Take a good look at this house. It looks more like a little medieval castle than a villa. That's exactly the idea. In the early fifteenth century, King Martin of Aragon had a summer residence built right here. He called it Bellesguard, Catalan for beautiful view. Look around and you'll see why: the city stretches out far below you.