Mafra, Portugal
Mafra Palace Library
At night, bats patrol this magnificent 18th-century space in search of book-eating pests.
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Mafra, Portugal
At night, bats patrol this magnificent 18th-century space in search of book-eating pests.
Lisbon, Portugal
Hidden beneath a beautiful overlook you’ll find the history of the city depicted in comic strip format next to a pay toilet.
Lisbon, Portugal
Legacy of the earthquake that nearly wiped Lisbon off the face of the Earth.
Alcantarilha, Portugal
This unassuming chapel in Portugal plays host to a ghoulish collection of bones.
Portugal
For more than two centuries, the canopy of this venerable tree has been a haven for songbirds and lovers.
Lisbon, Portugal
Get in line for Lisbon’s most famous sandwich.
Lisbon, Portugal
One man's remarkable private collection of art from around the world.
Portugal
Explore a remarkable 35-hectare sculpture garden located an hour outside of Lisbon.
Lisbon, Portugal
One of the smallest bookstores on the planet.
Lisbon, Portugal
The world's oldest bookshop still in operation.
Lisbon, Portugal
Eat the ultimate iteration of Portugal's most beloved pastry.
Colares, Portugal
One Portuguese poet described this cape, the westernmost point in mainland Europe, as "where the land ends and the sea begins."
Lisbon, Portugal
The best place in the world to buy tinned fish.
Lisbon, Portugal
This Industrial Age architectural and engineering gem helps visitors and residents alike traverse Lisbon, “The City of Seven Hills.”
Lisbon, Portugal
A king's pet, a pope's gift, an artist's inspiration, and a tragic shipwreck.
Sintra, Portugal
This unreal Portuguese palace looks as though it's made from a pile of different castles.
Lisbon, Portugal
Ring the bell to enter a bar that looks equal parts museum and old curiosity shop.