The medieval town's star-shaped walls are geometrically dazzling, though not entirely impenetrable.

Nestled in the mountains of Portugal is a tiny village made almost entirely of schist.

The "Little Ones," show Portugal in full miniature splendor.

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

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

An honorary saint of the people, Maria Adelaide became an incorrupt corpse, the clothes intact, exhaling “a strong scent of roses.”

Picturesque intersection of witchcraft and ancient Christianity.

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

This restored Portuguese cafe may well be the most beautiful place in the world to grab a Big Mac.

The stunning interior of this Gothic church is covered in ornate gold details.

One of the most beautiful bookstores in the world hides a neo-Gothic interior behind an art nouveau facade.

A whimsical and twisted animatronic monster tour beneath the streets of Berlin.