One of the largest Roman settlements in Portugal.

The corpse bride of Portugal.

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

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

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

The world's oldest bookshop still in operation.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Spain's unique Mosque-Cathedral has been a place of worship for both Muslims and Christians throughout its history.

The world's largest wooden structure.

The final resting place of the great navigator, or maybe his brother.

One of the few remaining ancient aqueducts described by Frontinus as 'the most solemn testimony of the Empire.'

Cliffside houses provide a spectacular view from their perch above the valley.

An ancient Egyptian temple in the middle of Madrid, Spain.

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

Three bridges and one giant canyon make up this fantastic Spanish settlement.

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

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

This historic Chinese tower was said to have been haunted by fox spirits but is now haunted by a grisly murder.