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

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

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

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.

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

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

A 16th century chapel decorated with bones, skulls, and entire bodies hanging from the wall.

The ancient sauropod tracks found in this former quarry are some of the largest in the world.

The commemorative stone column conceals a secret laboratory.

This line of 12 tower mills described in the story of Don Quixote is among the most iconic landscapes in Spain.

The design of this beautifully crafted building was inspired by Norwegian glaciers.

Across the Pacific in a raft, a museum dedicated to Thor Heyerdahl's now legendary expedition.

One man's exploration of the human form, including the bizarre and delightful "Man Attacked by Babies."

An intricately carved Viking church overlooks a glistening fjord.

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

This kitsch eatery is chock-a-block with bric-a-brac.

A massive sea stack famous for its appearance in The Goonies.