An eerie reminder to the horrors of World War II.

This glass wall is gradually filling up with paper cranes, in honor of Hiroshima’s past and dedication to its future.

A plaque marks the site directly below the mid-air detonation of the atomic bomb over Hiroshima.

A real Hawker Hunter jet in the middle of Basingstoke.

The birthplace of Jane Austen commemorated the 200th anniversary of her death with a bronze statue of the beloved author.

This once-forgotten oasis in the middle of Lisbon was first created over a century ago quite by accident.

Sip cherry liqueur at a bar dating back to 1840.

The scorched Lisbon church that survived two earthquakes and a massive fire.

One of the smallest bookstores on the planet.

The best place in the world to buy tinned fish.

Legacy of the earthquake that nearly wiped Lisbon off the face of the Earth.

Tucked away inside this concrete building is a church and its grand display of brutalist architecture.

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

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

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

The world's oldest bookshop still in operation.

Step back in time at this 19th-century kiosk.

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

Portugal's National Pantheon has a history of curses, collapses and financial problems.

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

This unique medieval court deals solely with the lead mining laws in two small areas of Derbyshire.

A statue marks the exact spot where The Boy Who Never Grows Up made his first literary appearance.

An English cenotaph honoring an American feminist icon.

Soak up some local history in this restored Edwardian era swimming pool.