A fantastical 13th-century fortification sandwiched by a modern hotel in central Brussels.

A little sculpture with a large wardrobe.

Fortune tellers, snake charmers, poets, and storytellers all gather on this historic square in Morocco.

This vast masterpiece of Moroccan architecture spreads across 20 acres.

One of the two original gateways into the Kasbah, this gateway is a nesting site for storks.

It took 40 years to build this Eden-like garden in Marrakech, later restored by Yves Saint-Laurent.

A Moroccan getaway in the mountain range that plays the Himalayas' stunt double.

This sanctuary is home to donkeys who finally get to rest after a life of toil.

Deliberately hidden for centuries, the magnificent Saadian Tombs were eventually uncovered in 1917.

The ruins of an early-18th-century complex that could once house up to 12,000 horses.

Mosaics, storks, and brothels—this ancient city has it all.

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.

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

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

The world's oldest bookshop still in operation.

This charming candle shop has been in business since 1789.

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

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

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

Elaborate tile work in this railway station tells the story of Portugal.

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

This little-known national museum houses over 40,000 works of art from across the world.

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