Three and a half miles of cliffs, rocky beaches, Gilded Age mansions and 40 Steps to nowhere in particular.

Despite the name, this 16th-century structure in Galway wasn't built by the Spanish.

The popularity of Sherlock Holmes led to the creation of his fictional address, turning the orderly London street numbers askew.

Half-scale model of a historic ship in the children's section of Provincetown Public Library.

Provincetown's night owls flock to this 52-year-old pizza joint.

Pay homage to the quintessential P-town dive.

This stimulating sex toy museum is sure to arouse the interest of its visitors.

P-town goes wild for the malassadas at this 87-year-old institution.

The birthplace of professional hockey on the shores of Portage Lake.

A historic custom house with ties to George Washington is now a shrine to local nautical history.

The New Bedford Whaling Museum in Massachusetts displays what it calls the world's largest ship model.

Built to bless whalers before their voyages, this Massachusetts church now features a ship-shaped pulpit.

For 20 years, this whale skeleton has been slowly dripping oil on the floor of the museum where it hangs.

The ruins of an ancient Celtiberian town with incredible rock-cut buildings and a Roman aqueduct.

This Arab fortress was once the largest citadel in Western Europe.

These distorting, funhouse mirrors achieved fame in a renowned piece of Spanish theater.

This sweet-toothed bear searching for snacks has been a symbol of Madrid for decades.

Construction of Barcelona’s iconic (but controversial) church was finally completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.

An ancient and majestic fortress that played an integral role in Portugal's road to independence.

This eccentrically decorated palace is replete with grottoes, fountains, tunnels, and caves.

Sip cherry liqueur at a bar dating back to 1840.

Get in line for Lisbon’s most famous sandwich.

This unique architectural wonder is also tied to one of the 20th-century's most renowned writers.

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