Funchal, Portugal
'Plastic Mero'
Crafted from ocean litter, this sculpture highlights the ills of overconsumption.
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Funchal, Portugal
Crafted from ocean litter, this sculpture highlights the ills of overconsumption.
Braga, Portugal
A replica of the Roman emperor in glorious full color.
Viana do Castelo, Portugal
An icon of the city, this chapel features an amazing dome ceiling and offers panoramic views.
Lindoso, Portugal
These narrow stone granaries have been used to store and dry out grain for hundreds of years.
Loriga, Portugal
A glacial valley filled with silver beech trees in the mountains of Portugal.
Porto, Portugal
This museum is home to one of the biggest collections of printing press technology—plus a river view.
Vila Nova de Foz Côa, Portugal
These rock drawings in the Côa Valley also create an ancient optical illusion.
Nazaré, Portugal
A deer-headed statue that brings together a 12th-century legend and big wave surfing.
Lisbon, Portugal
After the owner of this Art Nouveau home died, it was turned into a museum displaying a lifetime dedicated to art.
São Bento do Canto, Portugal
This chapel is the site of a yearly pilgrimage that originated during the Middle Ages.
Vila Nova de Foz Côa, Portugal
This impressive rupestrian engraving dates back to the Upper Palaeolithic period.
Lisbon, Portugal
This tile-work piece featuring a chicken riding in carriage is both a remarkable artistic creation and a social commentary of politics and culture in 17th-century Portugal.
Câmara de Lobos, Portugal
This glass skywalk offers vertiginous views down the volcanic cliffs to the beach below.
Numão, Portugal
An 11th-century medieval castle cascades over the town of Numão.
Colares, Portugal
One Portuguese poet described this cape, the westernmost point in mainland Europe, as "where the land ends and the sea begins."
Peniche, Portugal
A fortress off the West coast of Portugal that dates back to 1502.
Pico, Portugal
As the highest point in the Mid-Atlantic range this stratovolcano offers spectacular views.
Lisbon, Portugal
This unique architectural wonder is also tied to one of the 20th-century's most renowned writers.
Pinhal Novo, Portugal
This architectural beauty is the home to a personal collection of more than 600 examples of mechanical musical instruments.
Tomar, Portugal
Europe's largest collection of matchbox designs is a fascinating exploration of the cultural history of the world.
Guimarães, Portugal
This castle has links to Portugal’s founding and struggles for independence.
Faro, Portugal
The extravagance of Portugal’s "Pink Palace" resulted in a noble title being awarded to its owner.
São Miguel, Portugal
A 19th-century mansion houses the largest collection of gin in the European Union.
Labruge, Portugal
Iron Age runes and ruins hide in plain sight along this Portuguese beach.