Over 100 towers were built in Bologna during the Middle Ages, but only 22 survive.

An extensive collection of reliquaries containing the bones of saints housed in the largest Catholic church in Venice.

Go inside to really appreciate this 500-year-old technological masterpiece.

It appears as if a man is standing behind this giant airport clock, painting the hands in real time.

This natural rock formation spouts jets of water into the air.

The capital of the Cayman Islands is a center of offshore banking, but gets battered by blistering hurricanes.

One of the largest Roman settlements in Portugal.

A king's pet, a pope's gift, an artist's inspiration, and a tragic shipwreck.

Before this rocky hill was home to a chapel, it was used as a lookout by Romans and Moors.

These 400-year-old ruins are all that's left of the monastery where Ines de Castro was assassinated by the King of Portugal.

The crumbling ruins of an abandoned 12th-century monastery.

A deer-headed statue that brings together a 12th-century legend and big wave surfing.

The ancient sauropod tracks found in this former quarry are some of the largest in the world.

Europe's largest collection of matchbox designs is a fascinating exploration of the cultural history of the world.

This castle has links to Portugal’s founding and struggles for independence.

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

The corpse bride of Portugal.

Eat the ultimate iteration of Portugal's most beloved pastry.

This museum contains a vast array of puppets and marionettes from all over the world, featuring incredible works by Portuguese creators.

This giant sculpture made of trash is a critique of society's wastefulness.

At night, bats patrol this magnificent 18th-century space in search of book-eating pests.

Elaborate tile work in this railway station tells the story of Portugal.

A stunning 18th-century site where pilgrims ascend by a series of punishing stairs only to return via funicular.

The medieval castle built as headquarters for the Pope's secretive Knights Templar.