Lisbon, Portugal
Carmo Convent Ruins
Legacy of the earthquake that nearly wiped Lisbon off the face of the Earth.
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Lisbon, Portugal
Legacy of the earthquake that nearly wiped Lisbon off the face of the Earth.
Évora, Portugal
"Portugal's Stonehenge" is made up of nut-like stones aligned with the heavens.
Sanlúcar la Mayor, Spain
Spain's stunning solar energy plant.
Almuñécar, Spain
The extensive relics of an ancient Roman and Phoenician fish processing plant hide in a town park.
Consuegra, Spain
This line of 12 tower mills described in the story of Don Quixote is among the most iconic landscapes in Spain.
Madrid, Spain
An old, deep well, connected with a miraculous, divine rescue and the patron saint of Madrid.
Madrid, Spain
The oldest restaurant in the world is this old-world Spanish eatery, still known for its suckling pig.
Madrid, Spain
For decades, Puerta del Sol has been illuminated by a giant, guitar-wielding bottle of sherry.
Madrid, Spain
This sweet-toothed bear searching for snacks has been a symbol of Madrid for decades.
Madrid, Spain
A stone slab in Madrid marks the point from which the distances of Spain's national roads are measured.
Madrid, Spain
An automaton perched above an classic clock and watch store
Madrid, Spain
A whimsical brother of the nearby Fallen Angel statue takes the falling part quite literally.
Madrid, Spain
Among the oldest structures in Madrid, these Moorish walls once guarded the medieval city of Mayrit.
Somosierra, Spain
A tiny church remembers the Polish cavalrymen who charged their way into a Napoleonic victory.
Colebrook, New Hampshire
A mere dot on the map in the great north woods is the first place in America to vote in Presidential elections.
Egeo, Greece
Swarms of dainty flying insects swarm into the Petaloudes Valley to get busy.
Paphos, Cyprus
An ancient necropolis of magnificent tombs.
Faro, Portugal
This small chapel is built of human bones and decorated with a golden skeleton.
Faro, Portugal
The extravagance of Portugal’s "Pink Palace" resulted in a noble title being awarded to its owner.
Bodmin, England
This antique prison is a tourist attraction with a sordid past.
York, England
A Reformation-era fiery figurehead once denoted this location as a print shop.
Shildon, England
This innovative steam machine was no doubt the most famous of the pioneer locomotives.
York, England
The final resting place of England's most notorious bandit.
York, England
The National Railway Museum in York is the largest railway museum in the world, attracting almost 1 million visitors per year.