Portugal
The Sobreiro Monumental (Monumental Cork Oak)
For more than two centuries, the canopy of this venerable tree has been a haven for songbirds and lovers.
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Portugal
For more than two centuries, the canopy of this venerable tree has been a haven for songbirds and lovers.
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.
Bastia, France
A 15th-century Corsican chapel that possesses a rare Catholic monument: a "Scala Santa," or "Holy Stairs."
Murato, France
This remarkable checkered church on a Corsican hilltop is fabled to have been built by angels.
Lumio, France
Resting on a hill overlooking the coast, these medieval ruins look completely deserted save for their restored chapel.
Ajaccio, France
Napoleon's childhood home is now open for people to explore the beginnings of France's short general.
Bonifacio, France
A breathtakingly steep set of stairs is carved directly into the face of the sea cliffs of Bonifacio.
La Louvière, Belgium
This surprising work of art reminds us that La Louvière was once home to one of Europe’s most famous stoneware factories.
Vaals, Netherlands
The tallest mountain in mainland Netherlands isn't actually very tall.
Liège, Belgium
A once-magnificent collegiate church is falling into ruin.
Liège, Belgium
This giant urban staircase was built to keep the city's brave fighting men from getting waylaid in the red light district.
Neerpelt, Belgium
Artwork tucked within the trees greets visitors with surreal sonic experiences.
Bassenge, Belgium
This sprawling Belgian fort was once thought of as impenetrable but now it is simply an abandoned relic.
Maastricht, Netherlands
This historical Netherlands fortress still bears the marks of its single siege.
Hechtel-Eksel, Belgium
This bike path traverses the treetops.
Borgloon, Belgium
Part modern art project, part traditional chapel, this see-through church is only substantial from the right angle.
Genk, Belgium
This bike path was sunk below water level for maximum wonder.
Harderwijk, Netherlands
While most bridges allow roads to pass over water, this one allows water to pass over a road.
Lelystad, Netherlands
This giant wire frame man sculpture is crouched in contemplation.
Trier, Germany
The last bastion of Roman presence north of the Alps looms over a German town.
Europoort Rotterdam, Netherlands
The Rozenberg wind wall in South Holland makes for smooth sailing through the Calandbrug canal.
Hoek van Holland, Netherlands
This enormous storm barrier is one of the largest moving structures on Earth, with each arm taller than the Washington Monument.
Tervuren, Belgium
A jazz band formed by African water animals in the heart of Flemish Brabant.