The world's only complete colossal squid specimen is on display at the Te Papa Museum.

This ruined medieval castle was the scene of Lord Robert Dudley’s seductive reception for Queen Elizabeth I.

This magical museum celebrates the life and work of a seminal children's book writer (and occasional spy).

A open air theatre built on a cliff by an eccentric British woman.

A fantastic castle rumored to be the birthplace of King Arthur.

A whimsical cottage from the 1300s with a preserved Victorian-era post office inside.

A island reachable by a causeway at low tide is possibly one of the earliest Western European locations to be identified in text.

400-year-old garden, restored to beauty.

This is the largest cemetery in Ireland and the first cemetery museum in the world.

This pub built its reputation pouring post-shift pints for employees of the cemetery with which it shares a wall.

A statue in the center of Dublin dedicated to one of their favorite sons of rock & roll.

The chaotic studio of one of the 20th century's most important artists has been preserved down to the dust.

The modern birthplace of Irish freedom.

This bird-loving brewery is situated in an old municipal bathhouse, nestled beside a 300-year-old windmill.

Gaudí's famously flamboyant architectural style is on full display in this sprawling park and garden.

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

One of Antoni Gaudí's most classic buildings is well-known for its "dragon-back" design.

The iconic boulevard is the perfect place to catch sight of a bicycling skeleton, a levitating Satan, or a chef with his head stuck in a pizza.

This unreal Portuguese palace looks as though it's made from a pile of different castles.

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

Elaborately carved to showcase the glorious wealth that the age of exploration brought to the Portuguese empire.

One man's remarkable private collection of art from around the world.

This Industrial Age architectural and engineering gem helps visitors and residents alike traverse Lisbon, “The City of Seven Hills.”

This church is named for one of the most dramatic tales in the early Christian church.